noun
- plural of crossness; instances or states of being bad-tempered, irritable, or annoyed
Usage: countable noun; typically used in formal or literary contexts
Examples
- The teacher's crossnesses during exam week were understandable given the stress.
- His various crossnesses throughout the day made him difficult to work with.
- She apologized for her crossnesses, blaming them on lack of sleep.
- The patient's crossnesses diminished once the medication took effect.
- Multiple crossnesses from different team members created tension in the office.