Crossness and Patience

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Crossness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

Usage example: a librarian who had a reputation for chronic crossness

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Patience is an antonym for crossness.

Nearby Word: crossly

Patience noun - The capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining.

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Crossness is an antonym for patience.

Nearby Words: patient, patiently

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