Crossness and Sulk

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Crossness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

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

Nearby Word: crossly

Sulk noun - A state of resentful silence or irritability.

Usage example: a child sitting in a sulk over a minor disagreement

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Crossness and sulk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crossness" instead a noun "Sulk".

Nearby Words: sulky, sulking, sulked, sulkily

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