The difference between Cantankerous and Cranky
When used as adjectives, cantankerous means given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, whereas cranky means weak, unwell.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cantankerous and Cranky
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Cantankerous as an adjective:
Given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature; ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.
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Cranky as an adjective (obsolete):
Weak, unwell.
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Cranky as an adjective (of a machine, etc.):
Not in good working condition.
Examples:
"synonyms: shaky"
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Cranky as an adjective:
Grouchy, irritable; easily upset.
Examples:
"He got home from a long day at work tired and cranky."
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Cranky as an adjective:
Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar.
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Cranky as an adjective (archaic):
Full of spirit; spirited.