Definition: Feeling or showing anger or annoyance; very irritable.

Example: She was the crossest person in the room after hearing the bad news.

Definition: In a way that shows annoyance or anger.

Example: She spoke crossly when she found out about the mistake.

Definition: The condition of being slightly angry or annoyed.

Example: Her crossness was evident when she found out about the mistake.

Definition: The quality of being easily annoyed or irritable.

Example: His crotchetiness made it difficult for others to work with him.

Definition: Someone who is easily annoyed or difficult to please, often acting in a cranky or whimsical manner.

Example: My crotchety neighbor always complains about the noise from the kids playing outside.

Definition: A type of soft cheese made from milk, often associated with Scottish cuisine.

Example: The farmer made fresh crowdy from the morning's milk.

Definition: Causing pain or suffering to others without feeling sorry.

Example: The cruel treatment of animals is unacceptable.

Definition: Having a tendency to cause pain or suffering to others; being harsh or unkind.

Example: The crueler of the two brothers often bullied the younger one.

Definition: The most unkind or harsh; causing pain or suffering to others.

Example: The cruelest thing he did was to ignore her when she needed help.

Definition: The most unkind or harsh; causing great pain or suffering.

Example: He was known as the cruellest ruler in history, feared by all his subjects.