noun
- the quality or state of being bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative
Examples
- His cantankerousness made it difficult for colleagues to work with him.
- The old man’s cantankerousness was legendary in the neighborhood.
- She attributed her grandfather’s cantankerousness to his chronic pain.
- The committee meeting was delayed due to one member’s cantankerousness.
- Despite his cantankerousness, he was respected for his expertise.
- Her cantankerousness increased as the deadline approached.