1. Synonyms for Crankier include grouchier, grumpier, crotchetier, worse-tempered, crabbier, crosser, testier, tetchier, pricklier and curmudgeonlier

2. Approachability's Pragmatic Leadership Advantages Being seen as “warm and fuzzy” is not needed to lead effectively. Yet leaders with higher levels of Approachability achieve better outcomes than their pricklier colleagues, because they receive more information.