Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ornery
Adjective
/ˈɔrnəri/
Definition
Ornery refers to someone who is easily annoyed or difficult to deal with.
Examples
- My ornery cat always scratches when I try to give her a bath.
- The ornery old man refused to share his tools with anyone.
- Despite her ornery attitude, she had a heart of gold.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe a person with a bad temper or a stubborn nature.
Synonyms
- grumpy
- cantankerous
- cross
- irritable
- bad-tempered
