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