Definition of cantankerous

Adjective

having a difficult and contrary disposition

Example

"a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady- Dorothy Sayers"

Synonyms

crotchety ornery

Nepali Meanings

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Verb

to string together morphemes in an agglutinating language

Adverb

away from the correct or expected course

Adverb

as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis

Adverb

in a sparing manner

Adjective

united as if by glue