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

No one minds a little crossness now and then.

From Lover or Friend by Carey, Rosa Nouchette

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

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

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 Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret)