CANTANKEROUS

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The cantankerous old man on the corner was known for shouting at children who dared to step on his lawn and arguing with anyone who tried to engage him in conversation.

(adjective) Someone who is bad-tempered, argumentative, and difficult to deal with. A cantankerous person is often grumpy, irritable, and prone to complaining or disagreeing with others.

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