crossness

State of annoyance

Crossness is the state of being cross—irritable, annoyed, or in a bad mood.

The word carries a mild, slightly old-fashioned quality, often describing temporary ill temper rather than deep anger: Her crossness faded after she'd had some coffee.

It's the kind of grumpiness that might show in a furrowed brow or curt replies.

irritability

peevishness

Irritable, querulous disposition

grouchinessIll-tempered state
testinessEasily provoked irritation
crankinessIll-tempered disposition

touchiness · tetchiness · grumpiness · surliness · petulance · snappishness · cantankerousness · irascibility · querulousness · moroseness

annoyance

vexation

Frustrated annoyance

displeasureMild anger or disapproval
irritationMild anger or inflammation
piqueWounded pride, resentment

exasperation · agitation · discontent · disgruntlement · chagrin · frustration · dissatisfaction · botheration · aggravation · huff

anger

ire

Intense fury

wrathFierce, punishing anger
temperState of mind
furyIntense violent anger

rage · choler · outrage · spleen · bile · lividness · hot temper · flare-up · tantrum · fit

Categories

bad attitudesnegativity, cynicism, pessimism, hostility, contempt
displeasuredispleasure, dissatisfaction, discontent, annoyance, irritation
grumpinessgrumpiness, crankiness, moodiness, sullenness, grouchiness
angeranger, rage, fury, wrath, ire
combativenessaggression, antagonism, belligerence, bellicosity, combativeness

Opposites

emotional state

crossnesscheerfulness

State of bright spirits

good humor · contentment · serenity · calmness · tranquility

interpersonal disposition

crossnessgood-naturedness

Pleasant, agreeable temperament

amiability · affability · friendliness · geniality · cordiality

Family

cross, crossing, crossroads, crosswalk, crossly, crossbar, crosstown

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G