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What is another word for Cantankerousness? – 128 Cantankerousness Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    irritability grumpiness testiness peevishness pettiness crankiness querulousness argumentativeness contentiousness cantankerousness irascibility crossness surliness churlishness contrariness obstinacy stubbornness fractiousness disagreeableness unpleasantness waspishness snappishness shortness acrimony asperity acidity bitterness rancor ill-temper ill-humor bad-temper disagreeability unfriendliness unsociability

    Meaning of Cantankerousness

    The state of being cantankerous, having a quarrelsome and uncooperative disposition.

    Definitions

    • The quality of being stubbornly disobedient or uncooperative
    • * A quarrelsome or uncooperative attitude

    Etymology of Cantankerousness

    The word "cantankerousness" originates from the adjective "cantankerous", which is derived from the Middle English words "cant" meaning "corner" or "angle" and "ankrous" meaning "prickly" or "thorny", likely referring to someone who is prickly or difficult to get along with.

    Example Uses

    • The old man's cantankerousness made it difficult for his family to have a pleasant conversation with him.
    • * Her cantankerousness at work was starting to affect her relationships with her colleagues.

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