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Meaning of cantankerousness
The primary meaning of "cantankerousness" refers to a state of being cantankerous, which means having a quarrelsome or irritable disposition.
Etymology of cantankerousness
The word "cantankerousness" originates from the adjective "cantankerous", which is derived from the Middle English words "cant" meaning "corner" or "angle" and "ankorous" or "cananker", possibly related to the Old French "canche" or "quanche" meaning "corner" or "quarrel"
Historically, the term has been used to describe someone with a quarrelsome or argumentative nature, often in a humorous or affectionate way
Synonyms
Definitions
- The state of being cantankerous, having a quarrelsome or irritable disposition
- * A tendency to be disagreeable or argumentative
Usage Examples
- The old man's cantankerousness made him notorious in the neighborhood for his constant complaints and arguments
- * Her cantankerousness was a defense mechanism, hiding a deep-seated vulnerability and fear of being hurt