- cross-grainedness
- \(ˈ) ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷nə̇dnə̇s\ noun
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: the quality or state of being cross-grained : perversity
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cross-grainedˈness noun• • •Main Entry: ↑cross
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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Useful english dictionary. 2012.
cross-grainedness — cross grain·ed·ness … English syllables
cross-grained — cross grainedly, adv. cross grainedness, n. /kraws graynd , kros /, adj. 1. having the grain running transversely or diagonally, or having an irregular or gnarled grain, as timber. 2. stubborn; perverse. [1640 50] * * * … Universalium
insubordination — n 1. defiance, defiantness, rebelliousness, mutinousness, insurrectionalism, revolu tionariness, seditiousness, insurgence, riotousness. 2. rebellion, insurrection, mutiny, revolt, uprising, revolution, sedition, insurgency; riot, disorder,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
intractability — n 1. intractableness, indocility, unsubmissiveness, insubmission, incompliance, incompli ancy, uncooperativeness, nonconformity; stubbornness, obstinateness, obstinacy, pervicaciousness, pig head edness, mulishness, obdurateness, hard headedness … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder