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Sulky vs Ill-natured - What's the difference?

sulky | ill-natured | Related terms |

Sulky is a related term of ill-natured.


As adjectives the difference between sulky and ill-natured

is that sulky is silent and withdrawn after being upset while ill-natured is bad-tempered, irritable or malevolent.

As a noun sulky

is a low two-wheeled cart, used in harness racing.

Cross vs Ill-natured - What's the difference?

cross | ill-natured | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between cross and ill-natured

is that cross is transverse; lying across the main direction while ill-natured is bad-tempered, irritable or malevolent.

As a noun cross

is a geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.

As a preposition cross

is across.

As a verb cross

is to make or form a cross.

As a proper noun Cross

is {{surname|topographic|from=Middle English}} for someone who lived near a stone cross on a road.

Ill-natured vs Morose - What's the difference?

ill-natured | morose | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between ill-natured and morose

is that ill-natured is bad-tempered, irritable or malevolent while morose is sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour.

Ill-natured vs Irritable - What's the difference?

ill-natured | irritable | Related terms |

Ill-natured is a related term of irritable.


As adjectives the difference between ill-natured and irritable

is that ill-natured is bad-tempered, irritable or malevolent while irritable is capable of being irritated.

Ill-natured vs Gloomy - What's the difference?

ill-natured | gloomy | Related terms |

Ill-natured is a related term of gloomy.


As adjectives the difference between ill-natured and gloomy

is that ill-natured is bad-tempered, irritable or malevolent while gloomy is imperfectly illuminated; dismal through obscurity or darkness; dusky; dim; clouded.

Sour vs Ill-natured - What's the difference?

sour | ill-natured | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between sour and ill-natured

is that sour is having an acidic, sharp or tangy taste while ill-natured is bad-tempered, irritable or malevolent.

As a noun sour

is the sensation of a sour taste.

As a verb sour

is to make sour.

Ill-natured vs Intractable - What's the difference?

ill-natured | intractable | Related terms |

Ill-natured is a related term of intractable.


As adjectives the difference between ill-natured and intractable

is that ill-natured is bad-tempered, irritable or malevolent while intractable is not tractable or to be drawn or guided by persuasion; not easily governed, managed, or directed; uncontrollable; incurable; violent; stubborn; obstinate.

Ill-natured vs Malign - What's the difference?

ill-natured | malign | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between ill-natured and malign

is that ill-natured is bad-tempered, irritable or malevolent while malign is evil or malignant in disposition, nature, intent or influence.

As a verb malign is

to make defamatory statements about; to slander or traduce.

Ill-natured vs Fretful - What's the difference?

ill-natured | fretful | Related terms |

Ill-natured is a related term of fretful.


As adjectives the difference between ill-natured and fretful

is that ill-natured is bad-tempered, irritable or malevolent while fretful is irritable, bad-tempered, grumpy or peevish.

Ill-humored vs Ill-natured - What's the difference?

ill-humored | ill-natured | Related terms |

Ill-humored is a related term of ill-natured.


As adjectives the difference between ill-humored and ill-natured

is that ill-humored is having a bad temper while ill-natured is bad-tempered, irritable or malevolent.

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