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单词 cross-grained
释义

cross-grained

adjective

ˈkrȯs-ˌgrānd How to pronounce cross-grained (audio)
1
: difficult to deal with
her husband's self-absorbed and cross-grained nature Lance Morrow
2
: having the grain or fibers running diagonally, transversely, or irregularly

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1

cross-grained

adjective

as in cantankerous

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • cantankerous
  • disagreeable
  • querulous
  • bilious
  • dyspeptic
  • ornery
  • ill-humored
  • irascible
  • ill-natured
  • peevish
  • pettish
  • surly
  • ill-tempered
  • snappish
  • curmudgeonly
  • irritable
  • petulant
  • waspish
  • snarly
  • choleric
  • pugnacious
  • off-colored
  • quarrelsome
  • grouchy
  • fretful
  • crotchety
  • grumpy
  • truculent
  • crabby
  • bellicose
  • belligerent
  • short-tempered
  • raspy
  • quick-tempered
  • cross
  • sulky
  • combative
  • fractious
  • disputatious
  • snarky
  • off-color
  • bearish
  • perverse
  • testy
  • cranky
  • sullen
  • tetchy
  • snippy
  • stuffy
  • ratty
  • scrappy
  • fiery
  • argumentative
  • contentious
  • pouty
  • prickly
  • snappy
  • snippety
  • huffy
  • thin-skinned
  • passionate
  • touchy
  • hot-blooded
  • sensitive
  • short

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • amiable
  • companionable
  • genial
  • affable
  • cordial
  • friendly
  • gregarious
  • sociable
  • agreeable
  • extroverted
  • sweet
  • extraverted
  • outgoing
  • good-tempered
  • easygoing
  • good-natured
  • stoical
  • well-disposed
  • carefree
  • stoic
  • patient
  • tolerant
  • relaxed
  • forbearing
  • uncomplaining
  • obliging
  • understanding
  • happy-go-lucky
  • long-suffering
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