cantankerous

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cantankerous

(adjective)

Meaning

bad-tempered and uncooperative

Example

"The cantankerous old man often scolded children for playing near his garden."

Synonyms

irritablegrumpytesty

Antonyms

agreeablepleasanteasy-going

More about this word

Word origin
Origin uncertain; possibly from 'cantanker' or similar dialect words.

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