"cantankerous" as adjective
1 - Given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature; ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.
cantankerous
/kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/
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Definition
Cantankerous describes someone who is difficult to deal with, often arguing or complaining a lot. This word is used to describe someone who is very stubborn and often unhappy, making it hard for others to get along with them.
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Synonyms
1 - cranky
2 - testy
3 - short-tempered
4 - bad-tempered
5 - touchy
6 - sulky
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Antonyms
1 - docile
2 - compliant
3 - placid
4 - gentle
5 - easy-going
6 - friendly
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Examples in Context
1 - All that was left of me was a wealthy, cantankerous old man.
1 - Todo lo que quedaba era un viejo rico y cascarrabias .
2 - The sixth is being cantankerous or stubborn.
2 - El sexto es ser cascarrabias o testarudo.
3 - The cantankerous baby cried whenever anyone tried to take away his toy.
3 - El bebé irritable lloraba cada vez que alguien intentaba quitarle su juguete.
4 - The cat became cantankerous when it felt threatened by the new pet.
4 - El gato se puso irritable cuando se sintió amenazado por la nueva mascota.
5 - His cantankerous behavior during the project frustrated all the team members.
5 - Su comportamiento irascible durante el proyecto frustró a todos los miembros del equipo.
6 - The cantankerous dog growled at strangers approaching the front gate.
6 - El perro irascible gruñía a los extraños que se acercaban a la puerta principal.
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