cantankerous Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- petulant
- ill-natured
- grumpy
- querulous
- ill-tempered
- peevish
- bloody-minded
- testy
- exasperated
- crabby
- crotchety
- irascible
- indignant
- contentious
- mad
- snappish
- acid
- upset
- grouchy
- bearish
- ill-humored
Weak:
Strongest:
- kind
- sweet
- gentle
- pleasant
- good-natured
- nice
- amicable
- agreeable
- nice
- benign
- gentle
- kind
- benign
- agreeable
- amiable
- congenial
- amicable
- pleasant
- congenial
- amiable
- friendly
- good-natured
- friendly
- sweet
Strong:
- cheerful
- joyful
- happy
- happy
- cheery
- effervescent
- lighthearted
- patient
- content
- exuberant
- vivacious
- exuberant
- good-tempered
- lively
- calm
- effervescent
- lively
- joyful
- vivacious
- good-tempered
- content
- cheerful
- good-humored
- glad
- good-humored
- bubbly
- glad
- bubbly
- cheery
- calm
- patient
- lighthearted
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.
angry,irritable, splenetic, surly, bilious, disagreeable, dyspeptic, ornery, petulant, ill-natured
kind, sweet, gentle, pleasant, good-natured, nice, amicable, agreeable, nice, benign
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.
