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"Ornery" (adjective) — someone who is bad-tempered, stubborn, cranky, or combative. An ornery person often argues, resists cooperation, or behaves irritably; sometimes the term is used affectionately for someone who’s disagreeable but harmless.
Synonyms: cantankerous, crotchety, grouchy, irritable, stubborn, disagreeable.
Antonyms: agreeable, amiable, pleasant, cooperative.
Usage notes: Informal, chiefly North American. Early meanings varied, and it can be used playfully (e.g., "ornery but lovable") or pejoratively. Example sentence: "He’s a little ornery in the mornings — don’t ask him questions before his coffee."
Synonyms: cantankerous, crotchety, grouchy, irritable, stubborn, disagreeable.
Antonyms: agreeable, amiable, pleasant, cooperative.
Usage notes: Informal, chiefly North American. Early meanings varied, and it can be used playfully (e.g., "ornery but lovable") or pejoratively. Example sentence: "He’s a little ornery in the mornings — don’t ask him questions before his coffee."
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