Aggressiveness and Crossness

Aggressiveness

Aggressiveness noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.
Usage example: male bettas, known for their aggressiveness, are best raised alone

Crossness and aggressiveness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Crossness" instead a noun "Aggressiveness".

Crossness

Crossness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Usage example: a librarian who had a reputation for chronic crossness

Aggressiveness and crossness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aggressiveness" instead a noun "Crossness".

Nearby Word: crossly
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