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- [kraws, kros greynd]
- /krɔs, krɒs greɪnd/
- /krɒs greɪnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kraws, kros greynd]
- /krɔs, krɒs greɪnd/
Definitions of cross-grained word
- adjective cross-grained (of timber) having the fibres arranged irregularly or in a direction that deviates from the axis of the piece 3
- adjective cross-grained perverse, cantankerous, or stubborn 3
- adjective cross-grained having a grain that is irregular or that runs across the longitudinal axis 3
- adjective cross-grained cantankerous; contrary; perverse 3
- adjective cross-grained having the grain running transversely or diagonally, or having an irregular or gnarled grain, as timber. 1
- adjective cross-grained stubborn; perverse. 1
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Origin of cross-grained
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Cross-grained
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cross-grained popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for cross-grained
adj cross-grained
- grouchy — sullenly discontented; sulky; morose; ill-tempered.
- grumpy — surly or ill-tempered; discontentedly or sullenly irritable; grouchy.
- crusty — Crusty bread has a hard, crisp outside.
- ornery — ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper: No one can get along with my ornery cousin.
- cantankerous — Someone who is cantankerous is always finding things to argue or complain about.
Antonyms for cross-grained
adj cross-grained
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- courteous — Someone who is courteous is polite and respectful to other people.
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