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ˈɔr nə riorne·ry

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  1. cantankerous, crotchety, orneryadjective

    having a difficult and contrary disposition

    "a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady"- Dorothy Sayers

    Synonyms:
    crotchety, cantankerous, bloody-minded

    Antonyms:
    good-natured

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