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Cantankerous Meaning in English

word

kænˈtæŋkɝəs
kan-TANG-ker-uhs
kɑːntˈæŋkəɹəs
kan-TANG-kuh-ruhs

परिभाषा

Someone who is cantankerous is often bad-tempered, argumentative, and difficult to get along with.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

'Cantankerous' is formal and describes persistent irritability, more intense than 'grumpy.' Commonly used to describe elderly people, but not exclusively. Pairs with 'old man/lady,' 'neighbor,' or 'customer.' Rarely used for children; avoid in casual speech.

उदाहरण वाक्य

My neighbor is very cantankerous.

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He became cantankerous after losing his job.

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The cantankerous old man shouted at the children.

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Don’t mind her, she’s just being cantankerous today.

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That cantankerous customer always complains about everything.

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Even his friends admitted he could be a bit cantankerous sometimes.

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