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
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
Hal forgot his crossness in a minute; he felt so proud and honoured.
From Little Miss Peggy Only a Nursery Story by Molesworth, Mrs.
Yes, for crossness and unpolite words and messing at table and—lots of things.
From Reels and Spindles A Story of Mill Life by Merrill, Frank T. (Frank Thayer)
"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
