ornery

Example Sentences

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But O’Neill’s 1921 drama poses ornery challenges for an actress—and not just because Greta Garbo immortalized the role in her first “talkie.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

Quesada said she’d surprise him at times with funny little stories “about her more ornery days.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Even the ornery and Scrooge-like Walter can’t help but become emotional at reading that.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2023

She earned her name by her ornery behavior with staff and other bison, said Racheal Komulainen, the park’s animal keeper.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2023

“No matter. The absence of milk might make the fairies a little ornery, but they’ll get over it. We’ll see they get some tomorrow at the latest.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull