Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cantankerousness
Noun
kan-TANG-ker-us-ness
Definition
The quality of being cantankerous; an irritable and quarrelsome nature.
Examples
- Her cantankerousness made it hard for her to keep friends.
- The cantankerousness of the old man was well-known in the neighborhood.
Meaning
Cantankerousness refers to a person’s tendency to be difficult, disagreeable, or prone to arguments and complaints.
Synonyms
- irritability
- grumpiness
- bad-temper
- crossness
