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ornery

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  1. oneri 11.11%
  2. Other 88.89%

Definitions of ornery

adjective

  1. having a difficult and contrary disposition

Examples of ornery

  1. In the face of modernity, there's a thrill in watching an ornery cuss who clings to the old ways.
  2. Whether it's a truce between a volatile owner and an ornery general manager or a self-absorbed player and a temperamental coach, everything is copacetic when the games don't count.
  3. Growling softly at the guard, pretending to be my usual, ornery self and blaming him for the shortness of chain.

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