cantankerousness

[US]/[ˈkæntənrəs]/
[UK]/[ˈkæntənrəs]/

Translation

n.the state of being cantankerous; a bad-tempered or argumentative nature.; a tendency to argue or disagree; a quarrelsome disposition.

Phrases & Collocations

avoid cantankerousness

displaying cantankerousness

dealing with cantankerousness

experience cantankerousness

source of cantankerousness

level of cantankerousness

manifest cantankerousness

overcoming cantankerousness

caused by cantankerousness

despite cantankerousness

Example Sentences

his cantankerousness was legendary, especially when dealing with customer service.

despite her cantankerousness, she had a surprisingly generous heart.

the old man's cantankerousness stemmed from years of disappointment.

we tried to ignore his cantankerousness and focus on the task at hand.

her cantankerousness often made it difficult to work with her.

he displayed a remarkable cantankerousness towards anyone offering help.

the doctor attributed the patient's irritability to underlying cantankerousness.

managing his cantankerousness proved to be a significant challenge.

her cantankerousness softened slightly after retirement.

the staff learned to anticipate and avoid triggering his cantankerousness.

he channeled his cantankerousness into writing scathing reviews.

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