What is another word for orneriness?
Pronunciation:
[ ˈɔːnəɹinəs], [ ˈɔːnəɹinəs], [ ˈɔː_n_ə_ɹ_i_n_ə_s]
Synonyms for Orneriness:
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n.
• cussedness • obstinateness • obstreperousness • uncontrollability • uncontrollableness • ungovernableness • unmanageability • untowardness • vindictiveness Other relevant words:
- Contumaciousness ,
- contrariness ,
- contumacy ,
- defiance ,
- devilment ,
- devilry ,
- difficultness ,
- fractiousness ,
- frowardness ,
- harmfulness ,
- hatefulness ,
- invidiousness ,
- irascibility ,
- malice ,
- malignancy ,
- meanness ,
- obduracy ,
- obstinacy ,
- obstreperousness ,
- persistence ,
- perverseness ,
- perversity ,
- recalcitrance ,
- recalcitrancy ,
- refractoriness ,
- restiveness ,
- spite ,
- stubbornness ,
- stuffiness ,
- testiness ,
- troublesomeness ,
- ugliness ,
- uncontrollability ,
- unmanageability ,
- unruliness ,
- untowardness ,
- waywardness ,
- wickedness ,
- wrongheadedness .
How to use "Orneriness" in context?
One of the most defining characteristics of being an ornery person is the tendency to be impulsive, unreasonable, and argumentative. People who are ornery are often quick to anger, which can lead to conflict. Additionally, ornery people often have a difficult time taking criticism, feeling belittled, or being thwarted. The result can be a general unhappiness in life. There's also a downside to being ornery. People who are ornery are often difficult to cooperate with, and they have a hard time maintaining relationships. Being ornery can also have a negative impact on one's career.
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- Synonyms:
- dumpy, retrousse, blocky, chubby, podgy, pudgy, pug, retrousse, snub-nosed, squatty.
