crankiness

his crankiness was evident after a long day at work.

the child's crankiness was due to lack of sleep.

she tried to hide her crankiness during the meeting.

his crankiness often affects his relationships.

crankiness can be a sign of stress or fatigue.

after the long trip, their crankiness was understandable.

she managed her crankiness with a cup of tea.

his crankiness turned into laughter after a good joke.

they were all surprised by his sudden crankiness.

crankiness is often temporary and can pass quickly.