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cantankerous

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12 lettersPronunciation /kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/Part of speech adjectiveSorted aaceknnorstuStarts with CEnds with S0 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. having a difficult and contrary disposition

Word origin

Perhaps derived from earlier contenkerous, from contentious + rancorous.

Used in a sentence

  • By contrast, cantankerous and churlish people are contemptuously independent of others’ opinions, not caring enough about others and their views.
  • Nina was thrilled, muttering her cantankerous joy that I was getting out of the house.
  • Unfortunately, as Great-Aunt Bert could be a bit cantankerous, they were having to be creative.

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