Crossness
Crossness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Impertinence and crossness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Impertinence" instead a noun "Crossness".
Nearby Word: crossly
Impertinence
Impertinence noun - Disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request.
Usage example: a disciplinarian of the old school, he refused to tolerate any impertinence from his children
Crossness and impertinence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crossness" instead a noun "Impertinence".
Nearby Word: impertinent
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Impertinence and Crossness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/crossness/impertinence
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