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contrariness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | perverseness, perversity |
| Type of | wilfulness, willfulness, fractiousness, unruliness |
| Has types | orneriness, cussedness |
| Derivation | contrary |
contrariness::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | crankiness, crotchetiness, grumpiness |
| Type of | ill nature |
Examples of contrariness
contrariness
Blame it on contrariness, and feel free to revoke my critical licence forthwith.
From the independent.co.uk
She's funny from line to line, but there is little to her besides tin-pot contrariness.
From the latimes.com
It actually reminded people that they found Brown's honest contrariness rather refreshing.
From the us.cnn.com
It's part of the contrariness and frustration of the electorate.
From the smh.com.au
With characteristic contrariness, Roth did the exact opposite.
From the time.com
Satire's casual contrariness has won him some reluctant admirers.
From the time.com
Behind my digital mask, I began a brief but satisfying tirade of mockery, contrariness and antisocial behaviour.
From the guardian.co.uk
Finally, an exasperated media production teacher suggested he rechannel his contrariness by joining the debate team.
From the washingtonpost.com
Nice contrariness, but I don't think so.
From the newscientist.com
- Deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
- Crankiness: a fussy and eccentric disposition
- The state of being contrary
