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Cantankerous vs Implacable - What's the difference?

cantankerous | implacable | Related terms |

Cantankerous is a related term of implacable.


As adjectives the difference between cantankerous and implacable

is that cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby while implacable is unplaceable; that cannot be put or placed.

Cantankerous vs Stern - What's the difference?

cantankerous | stern | Related terms |

Cantankerous is a related term of stern.


As an adjective cantankerous

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

As a noun stern is

a star; a small luminous dot that can be seen on the night sky.

Bitter vs Cantankerous - What's the difference?

bitter | cantankerous | Related terms |

Bitter is a related term of cantankerous.


As adjectives the difference between bitter and cantankerous

is that bitter is having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance) while cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.

As a noun bitter

is (usually in the plural bitters) a liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.

As a verb bitter

is to make bitter.

Cantankerous vs Obstinate - What's the difference?

cantankerous | obstinate | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between cantankerous and obstinate

is that cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby while obstinate is stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.

Cantankerous vs Severe - What's the difference?

cantankerous | severe | Related terms |

Cantankerous is a related term of severe.


As adjectives the difference between cantankerous and severe

is that cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby while severe is severe, harsh.

Hostile vs Cantankerous - What's the difference?

hostile | cantankerous | Related terms |

Hostile is a related term of cantankerous.


As adjectives the difference between hostile and cantankerous

is that hostile is belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupied by an enemy or enemies; inimical; unfriendly while cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.

As a noun hostile

is (chiefly|in the plural) an enemy.

Froward vs Cantankerous - What's the difference?

froward | cantankerous |


As adjectives the difference between froward and cantankerous

is that froward is (archaic) disobedient, contrary, unmanageable; difficult to deal with; with an evil disposition while cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.

As a preposition froward

is (label) away from.

Peevish vs Cantankerous - What's the difference?

peevish | cantankerous |


As adjectives the difference between peevish and cantankerous

is that peevish is constantly complaining; fretful, whining while cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.

Cantankerous vs Angry - What's the difference?

cantankerous | angry |


As adjectives the difference between cantankerous and angry

is that cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby while angry is displaying or feeling anger.

Spiteful vs Cantankerous - What's the difference?

spiteful | cantankerous | Related terms |

Spiteful is a related term of cantankerous.


As adjectives the difference between spiteful and cantankerous

is that spiteful is filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to vex, annoy, or injure; malignant; malicious while cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.

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