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cantankerous

Insolent vs Cantankerous - What's the difference?

insolent | cantankerous |


As adjectives the difference between insolent and cantankerous

is that insolent is insulting in manner or words while cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.

Miserable vs Cantankerous - What's the difference?

miserable | cantankerous |


As adjectives the difference between miserable and cantankerous

is that miserable is destitute, impoverished while cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.

As a noun miserable

is wretch, scoundrel.

Cantankerous vs Glum - What's the difference?

cantankerous | glum |


As an adjective cantankerous

is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.

As a noun glum is

light.

Cantankerous vs Affable - What's the difference?

cantankerous | affable |


As adjectives the difference between cantankerous and affable

is that cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby while affable is receiving others kindly and conversing with them in a free and friendly manner; friendly, courteous, sociable.

Cantankerous vs Truculent - What's the difference?

cantankerous | truculent |


As adjectives the difference between cantankerous and truculent

is that cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby while truculent is cruel or savage.

Marbles vs Cantankerous - What's the difference?

marbles | cantankerous |


As a noun marbles

is .

As a verb marbles

is (marble).

As an adjective cantankerous is

given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.

Cantankerous vs Congenial - What's the difference?

cantankerous | congenial |


As adjectives the difference between cantankerous and congenial

is that cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby while congenial is having the same or very similar nature, personality, tastes, habits or interests.

Cantankerous vs Easygoing - What's the difference?

cantankerous | easygoing |


As adjectives the difference between cantankerous and easygoing

is that cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby while easygoing is (of a person) calm, relaxed, casual and informal.

Onery vs Cantankerous - What's the difference?

onery | cantankerous |


As adjectives the difference between onery and cantankerous

is that onery is (us|particularly|southern us) while cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.

Cantankerous vs Snappish - What's the difference?

cantankerous | snappish |


As adjectives the difference between cantankerous and snappish

is that cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby while snappish is likely to snap or bite.

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