ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cantankerousness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cantankerousness is a noun meaning The state of being cantankerous.

Meaning

The state of being cantankerous.

Example Sentences

The gamekeeper was slower to smooth himself down than Solomon; who showed much good-temper, setting himself to make up for a little cantankerousness, in fact growing to be friendly.

Synonyms for cantankerousness

Depending on context, synonyms include cantankerosity.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cantankerosity, cankeredness, cantiness, crankiness, cantingness, curmudgeonliness.

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