Associations to the word «Crossness»

Wiktionary

CROSSNESS, noun. The state of being cross; mild anger

Dictionary definition

CROSSNESS, noun. An irritable petulant feeling.
CROSSNESS, noun. A disposition to be ill-tempered.

Wise words

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