nettlesome vs cranky

nettlesome and cranky both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
nettlesome	No	Yes	No	No
cranky	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, nettlesome and cranky are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of nettlesome include fractious, irritable, peckish, peevish, pettish, petulant, scratchy, techy, testy, tetchy.

nettlesome (adjective)	cranky (adjective)
causing irritation or annoyance	easily irritated or annoyed
easily irritated or annoyed	(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail