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
Hal forgot his crossness in a minute; he felt so proud and honoured.
From Little Miss Peggy Only a Nursery Story by Molesworth, Mrs.
"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 struck a far deeper note within him than ever had Lady's alternating affection and crossness.
From Lad: A Dog by Terhune, Albert Payson
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