16 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Cantankerous' in a Sentence
"Difficult to deal with; argumentative and peevish; often unwilling to agree or compromise." more
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The cantankerous rainclouds grumbled before the storm.
The cantankerous cat hissed at the playful puppy.
The cantankerous alarm clock startled Emily every morning with its loud ringing.
The cantankerous alarm clock rang loudly in the morning.
The cantankerous old tree creaked loudly in the wind.
Mrs. Johnson, the cantankerous librarian, scolded the noisy students for disrupting the quiet reading area.
The cantankerous bee buzzed angrily around the flowers.
The cantankerous puzzle was missing a piece, making it frustrating to complete.
Grandpa became cantankerous whenever someone touched his antique collection.
The cantankerous old treehouse owner shouted at the kids playing near his property.
Mr. Johnson, the cantankerous neighbor, always complained about the noise from the playground.
The cantankerous puzzle pieces refused to fit together.
The cantankerous storm raged outside, shaking the windows.
The cantankerous car engine refused to start in the cold.
The cantankerous weather made it difficult for the children to play outside.
The cantankerous alarm clock woke him up with a loud sound.
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