Meaning of ornery in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɔrn(ə)ri/

    US accent Play button

    UK accent Play button

  1. Classifying Adjective

    ornery

    Definitions

    1. having a difficult and contrary disposition

    Examples

    • « a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady- Dorothy Sayers »

    Synonyms

Browse dictionary