Crosswise and Ornery

Crosswise

Crosswise adjective - Lying or extending across the length of a thing or in a cross direction.

Ornery and crosswise are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ornery" instead an adjective "Crosswise".

Ornery

Ornery adjective - Having or showing a habitually bad temper.

Crosswise and ornery are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Crosswise" instead an adjective "Ornery".
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Ornery and Crosswise. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/crosswise/ornery
Crosswise & Ornery. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/crosswise/ornery>.
Ornery or Crosswise. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/crosswise/ornery.
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