Crossness
Crossness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Usage example: a librarian who had a reputation for chronic crossness
Combativeness and crossness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Combativeness" instead a noun "Crossness".
Nearby Word: crossly
Combativeness
Combativeness noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.
Usage example: the boxer was known more for his unbridled combativeness than for his technical skill
Crossness and combativeness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crossness" instead a noun "Combativeness".
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