adjective
- bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
Examples
- The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
- She became increasingly cantankerous as the day wore on.
- His cantankerous attitude made it difficult to work with him.
- The cantankerous customer argued with every store employee.
- Despite his cantankerous reputation, he was actually quite kind.
- The cantankerous cat hissed at anyone who came near.