cantankerous vs cooperative

cantankerous

adj
  • Given to or marked by an ill-tempered, quarrelsome nature; ill-tempered, cranky, crabby. 

cooperative

adj
  • Ready to work with another person or in a team; ready to cooperate. 

  • Involving cooperation between individuals or parties. 

  • Relating to a cooperative or cooperatives. 

noun
  • A type of company that is owned partially or wholly by its employees, customers or tenants. 

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