Cantankerous
adjective
Bad-tempered and argumentative
“The cantankerous ferryman argues with the river itself.”
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What does cantankerous mean?
Commonly confused with
- NotSweet and agreeable
- NotSilent and shy
- NotGenerous and warm
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