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"Difficult to deal with; argumentative and peevish; often unwilling to agree or compromise." more

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The cantankerous janitor scolded students for leaving a mess in the hallway.

Cantankerous

kan-tang-ker-uhs
adjectiveDifficult to deal with; argumentative and peevish; often unwilling to agree or compromise.
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Last Updated On: March 6, 2024
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