Cantankerous
Cantankerous: (adj.)
Disagreeable, contentious, grumpy, unpleasant, peevish.
In the text this word is used to describe Mrs Dubose as she attempts to break free of her morphine addiction, as she experiences pain and withdrawal symptoms. Cantankerous is most commonly applied to the elderly.
Disagreeable, contentious, grumpy, unpleasant, peevish.
In the text this word is used to describe Mrs Dubose as she attempts to break free of her morphine addiction, as she experiences pain and withdrawal symptoms. Cantankerous is most commonly applied to the elderly.