cantankerousness (Meaning)
cantankerousness
difficult or irritating to deal with
Synonyms & Antonyms of cantankerousness
Synonyms:
- dyspepsia
- contrariness
- pugnacity
- irritability
- crustiness
- contentiousness
- perversity
- truculence
- fretfulness
- crankiness
- perverseness
- belligerence
- crossness
- grouchiness
- surliness
- sulkiness
- grumpiness
- curmudgeonliness
- huffiness
- testiness
- feistiness
- biliousness
- combativeness
- peevishness
- disagreeableness
- orneriness
- irascibility
- bellicosity
- petulance
- aggression
- pugnaciousness
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Synonyms:
- choler
- indignation
- fight
- animosity
- fussiness
- querulousness
- irritableness
- sensitivity
- anger
- belligerency
- aggressiveness
- disputatiousness
- rancor
- antagonism
- quarrelsomeness
- supersensitivity
- waspishness
- jaundice
- rudeness
- pettishness
- oversensitiveness
- exasperation
- crotchetiness
- touchiness
- truculency
- hostility
- unfriendliness
- irascibleness
- scrappiness
- fierceness
- antipathy
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cantankerousness Sentence Examples
- The cantankerousness of the elderly gentleman made it difficult to engage with him in conversation.
- The professor's cantankerous nature deterred students from seeking his guidance.
- The cantankerousness of the landlord made it unbearable for tenants to live in his properties.
- The cantankerous outbursts of the CEO created a toxic work environment.
- The cantankerousness of the neighborhood cat had everyone on edge.
- The cantankerous tone of the email sent tempers soaring.
- The cantankerous nature of the dispute made it impossible to find a resolution.
- The cantankerous old woman refused to accept help from anyone.
- The cantankerous weather disrupted planned outdoor activities.
- The cantankerous behavior of the teenager was a constant source of worry for her parents.
FAQs About the word cantankerousness
difficult or irritating to deal with
dyspepsia, contrariness, pugnacity, irritability, crustiness, contentiousness, perversity, truculence, fretfulness, crankiness
sociability, forbearance, agreeableness,tolerance, understanding, patience, cordiality, amicability, affability, friendliness
The cantankerousness of the elderly gentleman made it difficult to engage with him in conversation.
The professor's cantankerous nature deterred students from seeking his guidance.
The cantankerousness of the landlord made it unbearable for tenants to live in his properties.
The cantankerous outbursts of the CEO created a toxic work environment.
