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