What is another word for cankerous?
Pronunciation: [kˈaŋkəɹəs] (IPA) 
Cankerous is an adjective used to describe someone who is resentful, bitter, and ill-tempered. There are several synonyms for the word cankerous, which include irritable, acrimonious, testy, surly, peevish, and crabby. These words describe someone who is easily annoyed or angered, quick to take offense, and generally unpleasant to be around. Other synonyms for cankerous include cantankerous, curmudgeonly, fractious, quarrelsome, and snarly. These words describe someone who is difficult, stubborn, and unwilling to compromise. If you want to avoid using the word cankerous, you can use one of these synonyms to accurately describe someone who is bad-tempered or irritable.
