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cantankerous Synonyms

Another word for cantankerous

Choosing another word for cantankerous that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adjective definition and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.

Usage Example

"The irascible shopkeeper complained loudly whenever customers took too long to choose their items."

Strongest
irascible
curmudgeonly
crotchety
bad-tempered
quarrelsome
Strong
grouchy
grumpy
crabby
cranky
surly

Opposites of cantankerous

The opposite of cantankerous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

amiable
good-natured
affable
genial
agreeable
easygoing
cooperative
pleasant
See all opposites of cantankerous

• Nearby Words

canopy
cant
cantaloupe
cantankerous
cantankerously
canteen
canter

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cantankerous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cantankerous
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