Definition of Cantankerous

easily angered, always complaining or arguing and difficult to get along with

Examples of Cantankerous in a sentence

Since Congress is such a cantankerous group, no one expects them to pass any new legislation this year.  🔊

The leading character in the movie was a cantankerous old man who hated the world.  🔊

Although Jenna’s father can be quite cantankerous at times, he will do anything to make her happy.  🔊

By nature, bulls are cantankerous animals that prefer to be left alone.  🔊

When Jeremy drinks too much, he becomes cantankerous and rude.  🔊

Mrs. Finch was a cantankerous teacher who ruled her classroom like a prison.  🔊

Despite the fact the singer was cantankerous and difficult to please, everyone still wanted to collaborate with her.  🔊

People who are cantankerous have uncooperative natures and find it hard to work with others.  🔊

Sitting next to a cantankerous infant would make any plane trip seem longer.  🔊

Because Jason was such a cantankerous little boy, he never got invited to any birthday parties.  🔊

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