CRANKISH Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

crankish

adjective

Definition of crankish

as in eccentric

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In my early teens I was taught to carve stone and wood by an eccentric genius called Don Potter.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
What distinguishes this new project is Jay’s obvious delight in having Rubin, the eccentric naïf, as his interlocutor and audience.

— Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of eccentric

Adjective

From carne asada and crispy pork carnitas to easy chicken tacos, flaky fish, and plenty of vegetarian options, these taco recipes cover quick weeknight dinners, easy breakfast options, and more ambitious weekend projects, too.

— Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Sep. 2026
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top and serve extra cheese on the side.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of flaky

Adjective

Echo has built its reputation on quirky plays idiosyncratically performed.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
The restaurant is housed in a former ironmongery in Le Cinque Vie, a delightful district that lies southwest of the Duomo, where quirky stores and family-run restaurants sit snugly beside art galleries.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of quirky

Adjective

Investors are facing volatile times in the stock market, but as of late, even safe-haven Treasurys are selling off, raising questions about what's next for the balanced portfolio.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
In the digital asset industry, the conditions are more fluid and volatile than most, as markets shift and competitors appear and evolve.

— Andrei Grachev, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of volatile

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Unlike more overtly depressive takes on this role, Bos’ Hamlet is impetuous and sardonic, often bounding up three stairs in a single step and unspooling his words, words, words as if his mouth can’t keep up with his restless mind.

— Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Aegon, dragged out of King’s Landing by spymaster Lord Larys Strong (Matthew Needham) in an effort to save him from the fratricidal Aemond, gets an up-close look at the petty tyrants who have sprouted up in the countryside thanks to his impetuous rule.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 18 June 2026

Definition of impetuous

Adjective

Jessica Barden has a ball playing a mercurial, theatrical Nance who gets nauseous at the sight of her peas touching her carrots touching her mashed potatoes.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
The new lawsuits reflect the legally mercurial nature of AI music generation and the training of AI models.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of mercurial

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