crabbish

/ˈkræbɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or showing a tendency to complain or be irritable

“Her crabbish mood made it hard for us to have a pleasant conversation.”

2. noun

A quality of being irritable or complaining

“Her crabbishness was starting to get on everyone’s nerves.”

Synonyms

  • grouchy
  • grumpy
  • irritable

Antonyms

  • cheerful
  • good-humored