crotchetiest

Maximally irritable, peevish

The superlative form of crotchety—most irritable, stubborn, or ill-tempered.

Crotchety suggests cantankerous grumpiness, often associated with old age: He's the crotchetiest old man on the block.

The word implies someone difficult to please and quick to complain about minor annoyances.

temperament

grumpiest

Most ill-tempered

peevish · grouchy · testy · curmudgeonly · ornery · bad-tempered · ill-humored · disagreeable · surly · snappish

eccentricity

quirkiest

Most peculiarly unconventional

persnickety · finicky · fussy · particular · whimsical · stubborn · opinionated · obstinate · capricious · unpredictable

Opposites
temperament/disposition

crotchetiestsunniest

Most filled with light

cheeriest · sweetest · happiest · jolliest · friendliest

Family

crotchety, crotchet, crotchets, crotchetiness

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