ornery

(eg. grace, rose, fire )

ornery  /ˈɔr nə ri/ ? Meaning of "ornery"

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Definition(s):

  • (adj) having a difficult and contrary disposition

Synonym(s)

crotchety

Usage(s):

  1. Also the ornery inspiration, and the naysaying of critics.
  2. Unable to lead an ever-changing band of ornery partners, Microsoft finally decided that the only way to go after Apple was to go it alone.
  3. From iconic movie hero to gun advocate, Charlton Heston embodied both our grandest and our most ornery beliefs.
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