cantankerous

Cantankerous is a related term of vicious.

As adjectives the difference between cantankerous and vicious

is that cantankerous is given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby while vicious is pertaining to vice; characterised by immorality or depravity.

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 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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.