The difference between Cantankerous and Ornery
When used as adjectives, cantankerous means given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature, whereas ornery means cantankerous, stubborn, disagreeable.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cantankerous and Ornery
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Cantankerous as an adjective:
Given to or marked by an ill-tempered nature; ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby.
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Ornery as an adjective (Appalachian):
Cantankerous, stubborn, disagreeable.
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Ornery as an adjective (humorous, Southern US):
Mischievous, prankish, teasing, disagreeable but in a good way.
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Ornery as an adjective (obsolete):
Commonplace, inferior.