was wotd|2007|March|1
English
Etymology
Perhaps derived from earlier contenkerous, from contentious + rancorous.
Pronunciation
IPA|/kæn�tæ�k�ɹ�s/ or /k�n�tæ�k�ɹ�s/
audio|en-us-cantankerous.ogg|Audio (US)
Adjective
en-adj
- stubborn|Stubborn, cranky, or surly
#:The cantankerous landlord always grumbled when asked to fix something.
Translations
Czech: nevrlý, hašte�ivý
Finnish: riidanhaluinen, ilkeä
Polish: przewrotny, k�ótliwy
mid
fr:cantankerous
io:cantankerous
ru:cantankerous
vi:cantankerous
zh:cantankerous
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