noun
- 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.