crossness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of crossness
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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
John was always an ass,” said Sir Robert, with a crossness which sprang chiefly from the fact that the temperature of the room was higher than usual, and the habits of his evening interfered with.
From Phoebe, Junior by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
An unwonted crossness had come upon him, and his soft eyes burned with a blue fire.
From The Strength of the Pines by Edison Marshall
Oh, dear! it was nothing but scolding and crossness.
From The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 1 (of 3) A Novel by Mrs. Henry Wood
Her crossness did not extend to Candace, however.
From A Little Country Girl by Susan Coolidge
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