CANTANKEROUS
(adj.sat, adj.)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Cantankerous.
How to pronounce cantankerous:
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Cantankerous - as an adjective satellite
Stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate
Example: "Unions...have never been as bloody-minded about demarcation as the shipbuilders"
Having a difficult and contrary disposition
Example: "A cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crotchety19ornery9Cantankerous - as an adjective
Given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature; ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.
Example Sentences
"My cantankerous neighbor always yells at everyone in the building."
"The cantankerous old man refused to listen to anyone's advice."
"The cantankerous cat hissed and scratched whenever anyone tried to pet it."
"Despite his cantankerous nature, he was loved by his grandchildren."
"The cantankerous professor was notorious for giving harsh grades."
Word Game Points
Is CANTANKEROUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cantankerous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CANTANKEROUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is CANTANKEROUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cantankerous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCANTANKEROUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is CANTANKEROUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cantankerous is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCANTANKEROUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
