crossness

Meanings

• A state of annoyance or anger, typically caused by small frustrations or annoyances.

  - "He was in a crossness because of the traffic."
  - "She couldn't take it anymore and was in a crossness."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crossness
anxiety , insanity , apathy , ennui , agitation , irritation , exasperation , frustration , annoyance , crossness

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Homophones

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1. Crossness () : A state of annoyance or anger, typically caused by small frustrations or annoyances.
   

2. Crossness (English) : A heavy, thick cross; a crucifix.
   

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Variants

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cross , crosser , crossest , crossly , crossness , crossnesses

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Forms

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The word 'crossness' is a noun, and it has no inflected forms in English.

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Etymology

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From Old English cruse ('anger, vexation'), probably from crusan ('to chide, rebuke'), or from crusa ('crowd, multitude'), possibly because of the annoyance caused by a large crowd.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anger: A strong feeling of displeasure and antagonism, typically directed towards someone or something that is perceived to have caused the feeling.

2. Frustration: A feeling of being obstructed or hindered in achieving one's goals, typically accompanied by feelings of annoyance, agitation, or anger.

3. Anxiety: A feeling of worry, apprehension, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'crossness' has been used to describe a state of annoyance or anger, typically caused by small frustrations or annoyances. This term has also been used to describe a heavy, thick cross or crucifix.

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