contrariness

Phonetic Respelling: [ kon-trer-ee; for 5 also kuhn-trair-ee ]

Definition:

n. 1 a fussy and eccentric disposition; 2 deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline

Sentence:

The old man was known for his contrariness.

More example sentences:

The old man was known for his contrariness.

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Synonyms:

crankiness;crotchetiness;grumpiness;perverseness

Antonyms:

good nature

How many syllables in contrariness?

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Divide contrariness into syllables:

con-trar-i-ness

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