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can·tan·ker·ous [ˌkænˈtæŋkərəs] ADJ

cantankerous

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He immediately returned to his old, cantankerous self. en.wikipedia.org

Her blunt and cantankerous demeanor starkly contrasts with those of her predecessors and the firm's other secretaries. en.wikipedia.org

Being extremely irritable, he is very cantankerous in his dealings with the other passengers. en.wikipedia.org

He had immense difficulties in dealing with the cantankerous, irascible and impatient composer (perhaps partly excused by his constant pain). en.wikipedia.org

She is portrayed as a cantankerous but capable woman who cares fiercely for her family. en.wikipedia.org

It is inconvenient that everyone is always on call, and that the associates can be called out by members who may be cantankerous or paranoid. en.wikipedia.org

Being characterised a hot-tempered and cantankerous official as a young man, he gradually emerged as a brilliant and adroit man of the world. en.wikipedia.org

He was cantankerous, bossy and occasionally showed a streak of ruthlessness. en.wikipedia.org

They are venomous and notably aggressive, with some herpetologists describing them as cantankerous and savage. en.wikipedia.org

She is also very proud of her abilities and can be very cantankerous when slighted, which may indicate a similar approach with other men. en.wikipedia.org

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