Curmudgeonly and Careless

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Curmudgeonly adjective - Brusque and surly and forbidding.

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Careless is an antonym for curmudgeonly in careful topic.

Nearby Word: curmudgeon

Careless adjective - Not paying or showing close attention especially for the purpose of avoiding trouble.

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Curmudgeonly is an antonym for careless.

Nearby Words: care, careful, carelessly, carelessness

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