Contrariness
Contrariness noun - Refusal to obey.
Irascibility and contrariness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Irascibility" instead a noun "Contrariness".
Nearby Word: contrary
Irascibility
Irascibility noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Usage example: his natural irascibility tends to make people leave him alone
Contrariness and irascibility are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contrariness" instead a noun "Irascibility".
Nearby Word: irascible
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Irascibility and Contrariness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 31, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrariness/irascibility
Contrariness & Irascibility. N.p., 2016. Web. 31 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrariness/irascibility>.
Irascibility or Contrariness. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/contrariness/irascibility.
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