Crosspatch and Optimist

Crosspatch

Crosspatch noun - An irritable and complaining person.
Usage example: that sweet little girl turns into a real crosspatch when she's hungry
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Synonyms for Crosspatch

Optimist is an antonym for crosspatch.

Optimist

Optimist noun - A person disposed to take a favorable view of things.
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Synonyms for Optimist

Crosspatch is an antonym for optimist.

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