Crossness and Rudeness

Crossness

Crossness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Usage example: a librarian who had a reputation for chronic crossness

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

Nearby Word: crossly

Rudeness

Rudeness noun - Rude behavior.
Usage example: such rudeness will not be tolerated in this office

Crossness and rudeness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crossness" instead a noun "Rudeness".

Nearby Words: rude, rudely
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