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Answer for the clue "Comparatively cantankerous ", 7 letters:
surlier

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a. (en-comparativesurly) adv. (en-comparativesurly)

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Surly \Sur"ly\, a. [Compar. Surlier ; superl. Surliest .] [Probably from sir, and originally meaning, sirlike, i.e., proud. See Sir , and Like , a.] Arrogant; haughty. [Obs.] --Cotgrave. Gloomily morose; ill-natured, abrupt, and rude; severe; sour; crabbed; ...

Usage examples of surlier.

Viktor Krum looked even surlier than usual, which Harry supposed was his way of showing nerves.