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Meaning of "cantankerously" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CANTANKEROUSLY

cantankerously  [kænˈtæŋkərəslɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CANTANKEROUSLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cantankerously is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES CANTANKEROUSLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of cantankerously in the English dictionary

The definition of cantankerously in the dictionary is in a quarrelsome or irascible manner.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CANTANKEROUSLY


amorously
ˈæmərəslɪ
boisterously
ˈbɔɪstərəslɪ
dangerously
ˈdeɪndʒərəslɪ
decorously
ˈdɛkərəslɪ
generously
ˈdʒɛnərəslɪ
glamorously
ˈɡlæmərəslɪ
humorously
ˈhjuːmərəslɪ
indecorously
ɪnˈdekərəslɪ
murderously
ˈmɜːdərəslɪ
numerously
ˈnjuːmərəslɪ
obstreperously
əbˈstrɛpərəslɪ
ponderously
ˈpɒndərəslɪ
preposterously
prɪˈpɒstərəslɪ
prosperously
ˈprɒspərəslɪ
rancorously
ˈræŋkərəslɪ
rapturously
ˈræptʃərəslɪ
rigorously
ˈrɪɡərəslɪ
treacherously
ˈtretʃərəslɪ
ungenerously
ʌnˈdʒɛnərəslɪ
vigorously
ˈvɪɡərəslɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CANTANKEROUSLY

cantabank
cantabile
Cantabria
Cantabrian
Cantabrian Mountains
Cantabrians
Cantabrigia
Cantabrigian
Cantal
cantala
cantaloup
cantaloupe
cantankerous
cantankerousness
cantata
cantate
cantatrice
canteen
canteen culture

WORDS THAT END LIKE CANTANKEROUSLY

anonymously
cautiously
consciously
continuously
curiously
deliciously
deviously
enormously
famously
graciously
hilariously
meticulously
obviously
outrageously
previously
ridiculously
seriously
simultaneously
spontaneously
tremendously
unanimously

Synonyms and antonyms of cantankerously in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cantankerously» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CANTANKEROUSLY

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The translations of cantankerously from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cantankerously» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

cantankerously
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cantankerously
570 millions of speakers

English

cantankerously
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

cantankerously
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

cantankerously
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

cantankerously
278 millions of speakers

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cantankerously
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

cantankerously
260 millions of speakers

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cantankerously
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Cantankerously
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

cantankerously
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

cantankerously
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

cantankerously
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cantankerously
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cantankerously
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

cantankerously
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रद्दबातलपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

huysuz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cantankerously
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cantankerously
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

cantankerously
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cantankerously
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

cantankerously
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

cantankerously
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cantankerously
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

cantankerously
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cantankerously

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CANTANKEROUSLY»

The term «cantankerously» is used very little and occupies the 158.460 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CANTANKEROUSLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «cantankerously» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «cantankerously» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cantankerously

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CANTANKEROUSLY»

Discover the use of cantankerously in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cantankerously and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Leadership, Real Estate and Disruptive Technology: ...
Cantankerously provocative discussions within this magnum opus work is whether or not Apple Corporation as a disrupter can definitively continue to maintain its sustainability in the post Steve Jobs era?
Joseph Aluya, 2011
2
Trapped!: The Story of Floyd Collins
Finally, he began to complain cantankerously that Gerald was hurting him. The smallest stone falling on him caused him to moan pitiably. At one point he said his gold tooth was throbbing—a strange trifle to worry about, thought Gerald, in view ...
Robert K. Murray, Roger W. Brucker, 1982
3
Edward Abbey, 1927-1989: Resist Much, Obey Little
He didn't make it easy, though, vigorously testing the convictions of friend and foe alike with his cantankerously probing, questioning, debating motis operandi. "Ed was no saint, thank God." So says David Petersen, editor of Confessions of a ...
4
Cooper's Journal: Or, Unfettered Thinker and Plain Speaker ...
How galling, how cantankerously mortifying to your right reverend stomach ! What will you do, my dear bishop ? You don't intend to let him alone, do you ? Egad, I take you to have as much pluck as any man in England ; and I cannot imagine ...
Thomas Cooper, 1850
5
Fraser's Magazine for Town and Country
... the one impracticable, stupid, wrongheaded, and cantankerously foolish person of the twelve, than upon all the other eleven. But this is just because you treat that impracticable and cantankerous person as you would treat a baby, or an idiot, ...
6
Pudd'nhead Wilson: Those Extraordinary Twins ; The Man that ...
... it does seem to me that you are most cantankerously particular about a little thing, Sim Robinson. Why, when I can't remember a thing myself, I always — ' 'Ah, please go on!' 'Now how can she when you keep fussing at her all the time?
Mark Twain, R. D. Gooder, 1998
7
Charles Ives in the Mirror: American Histories of an Iconic ...
... independent-mindedness (“a work of definite individuality . . . fiill of interesting juxtapositions), and American identity (“by turns, rudely, tenderly, fantastically and cantankerously Yankee”).79 Transcendentalism was not mentioned in any of  ...
David C. Paul, 2013
8
Yachting
Besides, the wind cantankerously blew constantly from dead to windward. But powering through the San J uans is not all bad; witness the very large percentage of trawlers in the Anacortes fleet, and the many we saw during our cruise.
9
Seven Seconds or Less: My Season on the Bench with the ...
Andwitha joyfully cantankerous, or cantankerously joyful question mark from France namedBoris Diaw. “Boris is probablyjust goodenoughto get us all fired,” concludesD'Antoni. At this early checkpoint, then, Boris Diaw is one step above a  ...
Jack McCallum, 2006
10
This Heavy Silence
Out of my fondness for him, I tolerated Retha. George Hilliard was the only man in the valley who had not offered to buy the farm after my father died. Instead he answered my questions while treating me as cantankerously 14 Nicole Mazzarella.
Nicole Mazzarella, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CANTANKEROUSLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cantankerously is used in the context of the following news items.
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Hank Pym Teaches Scott Lang How to Use the Suit in Newest Ant …
The best part, though, is Evangeline Lilly's Hope van Dyne, who kind of looks on cantankerously and then just says, "Useless." Lilly has stated ... «Outer Places, Jul 15»
2
Bridging 2 worlds: Dalí and Disney
“Dalí is a cantankerously obstinate, egomaniacal Surrealist trying to push every button imaginable, even those of his fellow Surrealists. «SFGate, Jul 15»
3
Mr Holmes review: Sir Ian McKellen combines whimsy and wisdom …
Luckily for McKellen, in the past when we've seen a young Holmes acting cantankerously, we've often regarded him as a bit of a rude outcast ... «International Business Times UK, Jun 15»
4
Things Learned At: NOS Primavera Sound
... bash out a couple more songs, finish on 'Alex Chilton' and then, as announced by Westerberg cantankerously, break up on stage (again). «The Quietus, Jun 15»
5
'Our own Odyssey': A father and son retrace the steps of Homer's hero
... from the house I grew up in to where I teach, and he sat in. Not quietly, I must say—cantankerously disagreeing with me about everything. «ABC Online, Jun 15»
6
Watch Foo Fighters' Mini-Doc About Rocking a Small Town Shop on …
Also included is a cantankerously killer version of Wasting Light's “White Limo”. The video documents pre-show preparation as crew members ... «Crave Online, May 15»
7
How Wayne Bennett is helping Graham Arnold and Sydney FC to …
Arnold might have a harsh exterior, he might playfully label himself grumpy "99.9 per cent of the time", he might cantankerously snipe at ... «Sydney Morning Herald, May 15»
8
Nigerian Presidential Election: Nigeria Call Obey
... body language of Jonathan when he was going to caste his vote shown it all as a man who was cantankerously fed up with the presidency. «Nigerian Observer, Apr 15»
9
Republicans in 2016: Searching for George Washington
In the Senate, he has been more noted for cantankerously opposing legislative compromises than for forging them. So while he made a point in ... «The Federalist, Apr 15»
10
"I'd love TOWIE to do the Only Way is Tudor and what about …
Speaking of narrow views, when fellow historian David Starkey cantankerously complained about the “feminisation” of history by a plethora of ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Cantankerously [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/cantankerously>. May 2024 ».
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