cantankerously

• Advérbio que significa 'de maneira mal-humorada, briguenta e intratável'. Descreve ações ou falas caracterizadas por irritabilidade e tendência a discutir ou reclamar.

An adverb meaning 'in a bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative manner.' It describes actions or speech characterized by irritability and a tendency to disagree or complain.

1. In a bad-tempered or irritable mannerC1formal

   Acting in a way that shows a tendency to be easily annoyed, argumentative, or difficult to please.

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   • He responded cantankerously to every question during the meeting.
   • The old man grumbled cantankerously about the noise outside.
   • She spoke cantankerously, snapping at anyone who tried to help.

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