cantankerous — bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
Pronunciation (IPA): /kænˈtæŋkərəs/
Korean meaning: 성격이 고약한, 논쟁적인, 비협조적인
Korean pronunciation: 캔**탱**커러스
Example Sentences
- My cantankerous neighbor argues with delivery drivers about where to park.
- The cantankerous cat hissed at everyone except its owner.
- He becomes more cantankerous when he's hungry.
cantankerous
ADJECTIVE//kænˈtæŋkərəs//
bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
A cantankerous employee argues aggressively with frustrated coworkers during meeting
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The cantankerous old man grows rancorous!
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Origin
The origin of 'cantankerous' is uncertain, but it likely derives from the Middle English or Old English word 'cant' (meaning to whine or speak hypocritically) combined with the suffix '-ankerous' of unclear origin, possibly influenced by words like 'rancorous'.
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“My cantankerous neighbor argues with delivery drivers about where to park.”
“The cantankerous cat hissed at everyone except its owner.”
“He becomes more cantankerous when he's hungry.”
“The cantankerous professor gave pop quizzes whenever students seemed too relaxed.”
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