Negative Emotions And Behaviors

adjective Crotchety is an adjective that describes someone who is irritable or easily annoyed, especially when it comes to small or trivial matters.

• The crotchety old man refused to join in the festivities.
• My neighbor is always so crotchety in the mornings.
• Don't mind him, he's just being crotchety again.
• The crotchety tree groaned in the wind, its branches swaying with annoyance.

adjective showing malice or ill will; malicious; spiteful

• Her despiteful remarks towards her colleague were completely uncalled for.
• She can be so despiteful sometimes, it's hard to understand why.
• I can't stand hanging out with Jenny, she's so despiteful.
• The storm raged on, despiteful of the damage it caused.

adjective expressing complaint or grievance

• The querulous customer complained about every detail of the service.
• My querulous neighbor is always grumbling about something.
• Stop being so querulous and just chill out.
• The storm clouds gathered overhead, echoing the querulous mood of the group.