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ornery
[ awr-nuh-ree ]
adjective
- ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper:
No one can get along with my ornery cousin.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- stubborn:
I can't do a thing with that ornery mule.
- low or vile.
- inferior or common; ordinary.
ornery
/ ˈɔːəɪ /
adjective
- stubborn or vile-tempered
- low; treacherous
an ornery trick
- ordinary
Derived Forms
- ˈǰԱԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ǰn··Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of ornery1
Example Sentences
Plagued with leaks and buffeted by scandals, this "infidel" Ahab has become anxious, ornery and isolated as President Donald Trump's second term enters its third month.
Otter 841, California’s most ornery sea mammal, has returned to waters off Santa Cruz.
The Breeders’ Cup Classic attracted some horses as old as four and five — tough, ornery veterans.
It falls to Asha, her quirky friends, an ornery talking goat sidekick and a cute fallen star to rebel against Magnifico to get the wishes back.
The Chargers are expecting the Dallas Cowboys to be more ornery than usual coming off an “embarrassing” blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
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