crossness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of crossness
Example Sentences
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I decided it would do to convey a mixture of can-you-believe-it crossness and wrenching disappointment, selected it, added zilch and pressed send.
From The Guardian • Aug. 31, 2014
I, who had no fears of being daubed, kissed them with pleasure, wishing to make amends to them for his crossness.
From The Joy of Captain Ribot by Palacio Vald?s, Armando
At first he had growled with crossness, but now he began to whine from frightenness.
From Outa Karel's Stories South African Folk-Lore Tales by Metelerkamp, Sanni
They struck a far deeper note within him than ever had Lady's alternating affection and crossness.
From Lad: A Dog by Terhune, Albert Payson
An unwonted crossness had come upon him, and his soft eyes burned with a blue fire.
From The Strength of the Pines by Marshall, Edison
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