The difference between Cantankerous and Irascible

When used as adjectives, cantankerous means given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, whereas irascible means easily provoked to outbursts of anger.


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  1. Cantankerous as an adjective:

    Given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature; ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.

  1. Irascible as an adjective:

    Easily provoked to outbursts of anger; irritable.