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

  1. Cantankerous as an adjective:

    Given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature; ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.

  1. Cranky as an adjective (obsolete):

    Weak, unwell.

  2. Cranky as an adjective (of a machine, etc.):

    Not in good working condition.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: shaky"

  3. Cranky as an adjective:

    Grouchy, irritable; easily upset.

    Examples:

    "He got home from a long day at work tired and cranky."

  4. Cranky as an adjective:

    Not in perfect mental working order; eccentric, peculiar.

  5. Cranky as an adjective (archaic):

    Full of spirit; spirited.