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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.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
agreeability
affability
amiability
cordiality
geniality
pleasantness
friendliness
sociability
cooperativeness
compliance
obedience
meekness
mildness
gentleness
kindness
courtesy
politeness
tact
diplomacy
conciliation
pacification