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CROSSNESS Synonyms

There are 27 synonyms of the word crossness. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word crossness. (close relations)
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enmityhostileannoyanceirritability

Best Alternative Words for CROSSNESS

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irritability
nounn
noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

• excessive sensitivity of an organ or body part

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

peevishness
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

petulance
nounn
noun

• an irritable petulant feeling

anger
nounn
noun

• a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

• the state of being angry

• belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)

verb

• make angry

• become angry

annoyance
nounn
noun

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• anger produced by some annoying irritation

• an unpleasant person who is annoying or exasperating

• something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

bitterness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

• a rough and bitter manner

• the taste experience when quinine or coffee is taken into the mouth

• the property of having a harsh unpleasant taste

displeasure
nounn
noun

• the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

exasperation
nounn
noun

• an exasperated feeling of annoyance

• actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)

fury
nounn
noun

• a feeling of intense anger

• (classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals

• state of violent mental agitation

• the property of being wild or turbulent

grumpiness
nounn
noun

• a fussy and eccentric disposition

indignation
nounn
noun

• a feeling of righteous anger

irritation
nounn
noun

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• a sudden outburst of anger

• (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation

• the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

• an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

outrage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a feeling of righteous anger

• a wantonly cruel act

• a disgraceful event

• the act of scandalizing

verb

• strike with disgust or revulsion

• violate the sacred character of a place or language

• force (someone) to have sex against their will

pique
verbv
noun

• tightly woven fabric with raised cords

• a sudden outburst of anger

verb

• cause to feel resentment or indignation

rage
nounn
noun

• a feeling of intense anger

• a state of extreme anger

• something that is desired intensely

• violent state of the elements

• an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

verb

• behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

• be violent; as of fires and storms

• feel intense anger

surliness
nounn
noun

• a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger

testiness
nounn
noun

• feeling easily irritated

tetchiness
nounn
noun

• feeling easily irritated

vexation
nounn
noun

• anger produced by some annoying irritation

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

wrath
nounn
noun

• intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

• belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins)

Best Hypernyms For CROSSNESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for crossness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
anger annoyance displeasure dissatisfaction distemper frustration irritation vexation
Phrases (3)
ill humorill humourill nature

Alternatives for IRRITABILITY

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