cantankerous
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/kænˈtæŋkərəs/
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/kænˈtæŋkərəs/
having an unpleasant and argumentative nature
The old man was known to be quite cantankerous, always arguing with his neighbors.
这位老人以脾气暴躁而闻名,总是和他的邻居争吵。