adverb
- in a bad-tempered, quarrelsome, or argumentative manner
Examples
- He cantankerously refused to attend the meeting.
- She spoke cantankerously to anyone who disagreed with her.
- The old man cantankerously complained about the noise from his neighbors.
- He cantankerously dismissed every suggestion the team offered.
- She responded cantankerously when asked to help with the project.
- The customer cantankerously demanded a refund for the slightest imperfection.