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Comparative
more cantankerous
Superlative
most cantankerous
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difficult to get along with and easily angered
- The cantankerous old man yelled at the neighbors for no reason.
- She had a cantankerous attitude during the entire meeting.
- The cantankerous boss refused to listen to anyone's suggestions.
- The cantankerous old woman was always complaining about something.
- They had to deal with the cantankerous client for weeks before the project was finished.