Unpleasant in Temper, Stubborn

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Culinary Arts, Group 134, Puzzle 3 (Teacup and Saucer).

Question is: Unpleasant in Temper, Stubborn

and the answer is: ORNERY

Word Meaning:

ORNERY — (originally and chiefly US, especially Appalachia, informal) Disagreeable, stubborn, and troublesome to deal with; cantankerous.

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