Onery vs. Ornery

pronunciation spelling of ornery

bad-tempered or difficult to deal with

Mean-spirited, disagreeable, and contrary in disposition; cantankerous.

(Appalachian) Cantankerous, stubborn, disagreeable.

Mischievous, prankish, teasing, disagreeable but in a good way.

(obsolete) Commonplace, inferior.

having a difficult and contrary disposition;