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
"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
They treat their friends with the greatest consideration; but as soon as their friends are gone, the pleasant voice changes into crossness or harshness and faultfinding, and the pleasantness of manner disappears.
From Heart Talks by Naylor, Charles Wesley
And his flurry included a certain crossness and impatience with Amory.
From A Crooked Mile by Onions, Oliver [pseud.]
After that we thought perhaps these petty officials dressed in a little brief authority only put on their crossness with their uniforms.
From One Year Abroad by Howard, Blanche Willis
