cantankerous Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- mad
- contentious
- indignant
- upset
- crotchety
- ill-humored
- bloody-minded
- irascible
- petulant
- bearish
- crabby
- querulous
- testy
- peevish
- acid
- exasperated
- grumpy
- grouchy
- ill-tempered
- ill-natured
- snappish
Weak:
Strongest:
- good-natured
- sweet
- gentle
- nice
- pleasant
- benign
- kind
- congenial
- good-natured
- pleasant
- kind
- amiable
- benign
- friendly
- gentle
- congenial
- agreeable
- nice
- amicable
- amicable
- amiable
- agreeable
- sweet
- friendly
Strong:
- content
- lively
- lively
- joyful
- patient
- calm
- good-humored
- good-tempered
- exuberant
- glad
- bubbly
- vivacious
- vivacious
- bubbly
- lighthearted
- patient
- cheery
- good-tempered
- glad
- joyful
- happy
- good-humored
- exuberant
- cheerful
- happy
- calm
- content
- cheery
- effervescent
- effervescent
- lighthearted
- cheerful
Weak:
cantankerous Meaning
cantankerous (s)
stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate
having a difficult and contrary disposition
cantankerous (a.)
Perverse; contentious; ugly; malicious.
cantankerous Sentence Examples
- The cantankerous old man grumbled about everything, from the weather to the state of the world.
- Despite his cantankerous demeanor, he had a soft spot for his grandchildren, who could always make him smile.
- The cantankerous cat hissed and swiped at anyone who dared to approach it.
- Dealing with the cantankerous customer was a challenge, as they seemed determined to find fault with everything.
- The cantankerous neighbor complained loudly about the noise from the construction site next door.
- Even on his best days, the cantankerous boss was difficult to please, often nitpicking over minor details.
- Despite her cantankerous reputation, she had a loyal group of friends who admired her honesty and wit.
- The cantankerous old dog refused to obey commands, preferring to do things his own way.
- Her cantankerous behavior often caused friction within the family, leading to heated arguments at the dinner table.
- The cantankerous politician clashed with members of the opposition party during debates, refusing to compromise on any issue.
FAQs About the word cantankerous
stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate, having a difficult and contrary dispositionPerverse; contentious; ugly; malicious.
surly, disagreeable, ornery, dyspeptic, angry, bilious,irritable, splenetic, mad, contentious
good-natured, sweet, gentle, nice, pleasant, benign, kind, congenial, good-natured, pleasant
The cantankerous old man grumbled about everything, from the weather to the state of the world.
Despite his cantankerous demeanor, he had a soft spot for his grandchildren, who could always make him smile.
The cantankerous cat hissed and swiped at anyone who dared to approach it.
Dealing with the cantankerous customer was a challenge, as they seemed determined to find fault with everything.
