Cantankerous

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Synonyms of cantankerous

Antonyms of cantankerous

Collocations of cantankerous

old man
Frequency: 70 %

The cantankerous old man yelled at kids playing near his house.

bad mood
Frequency: 60 %

She always seems to be in a cantankerous bad mood in the mornings.

attitude
Frequency: 55 %

His cantankerous attitude towards change made it hard for the team to progress.

behavior
Frequency: 50 %

Her cantankerous behavior at the meeting upset everyone present.

disposition
Frequency: 45 %

His cantankerous disposition made it difficult for others to get along with him.

Idiomatic Expressions for cantankerous

  • Phrase: cantankerous as a bear with a sore head
    Meaning: describes someone who is extremely irritable and bad-tempered
    Usage: Watch out for Mr. Johnson today, he's as cantankerous as a bear with a sore head.