Cantankerousness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /kan-ˈtaŋ-k(ə-)rəs/ can·tan·ker·ous

Meaning & Definition of Cantankerousness

Cantankerousness (adjective)

  1. habitually angry or annoyed
  2. suggestive or expressive of an irritable temperament
  3. often difficult to deal with

Cantankerousness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in orneriness, crustiness

    similar: crustiness, curmudgeonliness, disagreeableness, dyspepsia, fretfulness, orneriness, sulkiness, surliness, biliousness, choler, crankiness, crossness, crotchetiness, grouchiness, grumpiness, huffiness, irascibility, irascibleness, irritability, irritableness, peevishness, perverseness, perversity, pettishness, petulance, testiness, waspishness, aggression, aggressiveness, bellicosity, belligerence, belligerency, combativeness, contentiousness, contrariness, disputatiousness, feistiness, fight, pugnaciousness, pugnacity, quarrelsomeness, scrappiness, truculence, truculency, fussiness, querulousness, rudeness, oversensitiveness, sensitivity, supersensitivity, touchiness, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, fierceness, hostility, jaundice, rancor, unfriendliness, anger, exasperation, fury, indignation, rage, spleen, wrath, hot-bloodedness, passion
    opposite: forbearance, long-suffering, patience, tolerance, understanding, affability, agreeableness, amenity, amicability, cordiality, friendliness, geniality, sociability, amiability, amiableness, good-humoredness, good-naturedness, good-temperedness, coolness, serenity, tranquility, easygoingness, gentleness, kindliness, mildness

Related Entry: Cantankerous (adjective)

Cantankerous is a different word from Cantankerousness. The synonyms below are for cantankerous, not for cantankerousness.

  1. having or showing a habitually bad temper

    "a cantankerous old woman who insisted that nothing should ever be allowed to change"

    similar: acid, bearish, bilious, bloody-minded (chiefly British), disagreeable, dyspeptic, ill-humored, ill-natured, ill-tempered, ornery, splenetic, surly
    related: choleric, crabby, cranky, crotchety, fussy, grouchy, grumpy, querulous, irascible, irritable, peevish, peppery, petulant, quick-tempered, short-tempered, snappish, snippy, testy, touchy, argumentative, contentious, contrary, cussed, angry, exasperated, indignant, irate, mad, upset, uptight, depressed, dour, glum, morose, sullen, anal, old-maidish, schoolmarmish
    opposite: amiable, good-humored, good-natured, good-tempered
    near: agreeable, amicable, congenial, friendly, pleasant, benign, gentle, kind, nice, sweet, bubbly, cheerful, cheery, effervescent, exuberant, high-spirited, joyful, lighthearted, lively, vivacious, content, glad, happy, calm, placid, serene, long-suffering, patient, tolerant

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cantankerousness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cantankerousness:

crustiness, curmudgeonliness, disagreeableness, dyspepsia, fretfulness, orneriness, sulkiness, surliness, biliousness, choler, crankiness, crossness, crotchetiness, grouchiness, grumpiness, huffiness, irascibility, irascibleness, irritability, irritableness, peevishness, perverseness, perversity, pettishness, petulance, testiness, waspishness, aggression, aggressiveness, bellicosity, belligerence, belligerency, combativeness, contentiousness, contrariness, disputatiousness, feistiness, fight, pugnaciousness, pugnacity

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cantankerousness

Words with the opposite meaning of Cantankerousness:

forbearance, long-suffering, patience, tolerance, understanding, affability, agreeableness, amenity, amicability, cordiality, friendliness, geniality, sociability, amiability, amiableness, good-humoredness, good-naturedness, good-temperedness, coolness, serenity, tranquility, easygoingness, gentleness, kindliness, mildness

Word Forms of Cantankerousness

Derived words: cantankerously (adverb), cantankerousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Cantankerousness

perhaps irregular from obsolete contack contention

First known use: circa 1736

Frequently Asked Questions about Cantankerousness

What does "Cantankerousness" mean?

"Cantankerousness" means habitually angry or annoyed. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: habitually angry or annoyed.

What is another word for "Cantankerousness"?

Other words for "Cantankerousness" include crustiness, curmudgeonliness, disagreeableness, dyspepsia, fretfulness, orneriness, sulkiness and surliness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cantankerousness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cantankerousness"?

There are 68 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cantankerousness". Common alternatives include crustiness, curmudgeonliness, disagreeableness, dyspepsia, fretfulness, orneriness, sulkiness, surliness, biliousness and choler.

What is the opposite of "Cantankerousness"?

Antonyms of "Cantankerousness" include forbearance, long-suffering, patience, tolerance, understanding, affability, agreeableness and amenity.

Is "Cantankerousness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cantankerousness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Cantankerousness"?

"Cantankerousness" is pronounced /kan-ˈtaŋ-k(ə-)rəs/ and divided into syllables as can·tan·ker·ous.

What is the origin of the word "Cantankerousness"?

"Cantankerousness" comes from perhaps irregular from obsolete contack contention. First known use: circa 1736.

What is another word for "Cantankerousness" meaning "as in orneriness, crustiness"?

When "Cantankerousness" (noun) means as in orneriness, crustiness, synonyms include crustiness, curmudgeonliness, disagreeableness, dyspepsia, fretfulness and orneriness. Opposites in this sense include forbearance, long-suffering, patience and tolerance.