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
There's been no nerve frettin' nor crossness since the mistress was called—not once.
From Reels and Spindles A Story of Mill Life by Merrill, Frank T. (Frank Thayer)
And his flurry included a certain crossness and impatience with Amory.
From A Crooked Mile by Onions, Oliver [pseud.]
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
"Might there not have been another reason for the crossness, supposing it to have existed?" said she, quietly.
From The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly by Lever, Charles James
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