Antonym Of Ornery

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Antonyms for orneryˈɔr nə riorne·ry

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1. cantankerous, crotchety, orneryadjective

   having a difficult and contrary disposition

   "a cantankerous and venomous-tongued old lady"- Dorothy Sayers

   Antonyms:good-natured

   Synonyms:crotchety, cantankerous, bloody-minded

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