cantankerously

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.

ruНаречие, означающее 'в сварливой, спорной и несговорчивой манере'. Описывает действия или речь, характеризующиеся раздражительностью и склонностью к спорам или жалобам.esAdverbio que significa 'de manera gruñona, discutidora y poco complaciente'. Describe acciones o palabras caracterizadas por irritabilidad y tendencia a discutir o quejarse.frAdverbe signifiant « d'une manière querelleuse, acariâtre et peu conciliante ». Décrit des actions ou des paroles marquées par l'irritabilité et une tendance à se disputer ou à se plaindre.deAdverb, das eine streitsüchtige, mürrische und unfreundliche Art und Weise beschreibt; bezieht sich auf Handlungen oder Äußerungen, die von Gereiztheit und Nörgeln geprägt sind.ptAdvérbio que significa 'de maneira mal-humorada, briguenta e intratável'. Descreve ações ou falas caracterizadas por irritabilidade e tendência a discutir ou reclamar.zh副词，表示以脾气坏、爱争吵和固执不妥协的方式行事或说话。形容带有易怒、好争辩或爱抱怨特点的言行。arحال يدل على التصرف أو الكلام بطريقة نكدة مشاكسة عنيدة، تتسم بالتهيج وسرعة الغضب والميل إلى الجدال أو الشكوى.

1. In a bad-tempered or irritable manner C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСварливоesDe mal humorfrd'une manière revêchedeMürrischptRanzinzazh脾气暴躁地arبِمَزَاجٍ سَيّئٍ

   同义词: churlishlycrosslygrumpilypeevishlyquerulouslysnappishlysurlilytestily

   反义词: agreeablyamiablygeniallypleasantly

• more cantankerously comparative form
• most cantankerously superlative form