1. The plural of crotchetiness; instances or qualities of being crotchety; irritability, peevishness, or stubborn eccentricity.
Usage: Plural form of crotchetiness; Often used to describe multiple instances or manifestations of crotchety behavior

Examples

• The old man's various crotchetinesses made him difficult to live with.
• Her crotchetinesses about punctuality and cleanliness frustrated her roommates.
• Despite his many crotchetinesses, his family loved him dearly.
• The professor's crotchetinesses about citation format were well known among students.
• We learned to tolerate his crotchetinesses as part of his charm.