Crossness and Insolence

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Crossness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

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

Nearby Word: crossly

Insolence noun - Disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request.

Usage example: amazed that parents would tolerate such insolence from their teenaged children

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Crossness and insolence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crossness" instead a noun "Insolence".

Nearby Words: insolent, insolently

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