Definition
ornerinesses
noun
- plural of orneriness; the quality or state of being ornery; bad-tempered, quarrelsome, or stubborn behavior
Usage: informal; chiefly North American
Examples
- The old mule's ornerinesses made it difficult to work with on the farm.
- Her ornerinesses seemed to increase whenever she was tired or hungry.
- The child's ornerinesses disappeared once he got a good night's sleep.
- Despite his ornerinesses, the neighbors respected his honesty.
- The various ornerinesses of the team members created tension during the project.
- His ornerinesses were legendary among his coworkers.