😠ornery

adjective
/ˈɔːrnəri/

Meaning

bad-tempered and combative; stubborn

Example Sentences

The ornery old man refused to leave his chair.

Synonyms

irritable, cranky, grumpy, stubborn

Antonyms

pleasant, agreeable

Collocations

ornery mood, ornery person, ornery child

Related Vocabularies

Looking or feeling sad, gloomy, or dejected.
combined or united to form a whole; including all parts or people equally
large in amount, size, or importance
a deep purplish-red color
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
causing or feeling physical or emotional discomfort

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