onery

/ɑnˈri/; also /ɔnˈri/

Definitions

1. adjective

difficult to get along with; cantankerous

“He was an onery old man who often argued with the neighbors.”

2. noun

a cantankerous person

“He became a bit of an onery after losing his job.”

3. verb

to annoy or provoke

“He onery the other driver by cutting him off.”

Synonyms

  • cantankerous
  • irksome
  • peevish

Antonyms

  • affable
  • agreeable