ornery
0 antonyms and opposites of ornery, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Stubborn, grumpy, and difficult to deal with.
How to use ornery
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ornery old man
get ornery
Informal, mostly American — has a folksy, rural flavor.
Etymology
A dialect contraction of "ordinary" — the word originally just meant "common" or "plain," but drifted over time in American speech to mean stubborn and cranky.
Full origin of ornery →Frequently asked questions
What does “ornery” mean?
The word “ornery” means stubborn, grumpy, and difficult to deal with. In plain terms, grumpy, stubborn, and hard to deal with.
How do you pronounce “ornery”?
“Ornery” is pronounced AW-nuh-ree (/ˈɔɹnəɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “ornery” in a sentence?
Here is “ornery” used in a sentence: “The old mule was too ornery to be led anywhere.”
What part of speech is “ornery”?
“Ornery” is an adjective.