ornery

adjective3

1. •
   (informal) Disagreeable, stubborn, and troublesome to deal with; cantankerous.

   • Through Michael sped the thought: 'Could I make her jealous?' And he was shocked at it. A low-down thought—mean and ornery! — 1924
2. •
   (US, informal) Troublesome to deal with in a good way; mischievous, prankish, teasing.
3. •
   (no longer used) Ordinary, commonplace; hence, inferior, plain-looking, unpleasant.