orneriness (Meaning)
orneriness (n)
meanspirited disagreeable contrariness
Synonyms & Antonyms of orneriness
Synonyms:
- crustiness
- irascibility
- crossness
- sulkiness
- contentiousness
- disagreeableness
- combativeness
- biliousness
- irritability
- bellicosity
- pugnacity
- truculence
- fretfulness
- feistiness
- aggressiveness
- curmudgeonliness
- cantankerousness
- perverseness
- belligerence
- aggression
- crankiness
- huffiness
- dyspepsia
- grouchiness
- perversity
- contrariness
- scrappiness
- grumpiness
- surliness
- pugnaciousness
- peevishness
- testiness
- petulance
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- antagonism
- jaundice
- rancor
- waspishness
- irritableness
- antipathy
- querulousness
- crotchetiness
- pettishness
- animosity
- unfriendliness
- irascibleness
- choler
- truculency
- fierceness
- anger
- oversensitiveness
- fussiness
- belligerency
- disputatiousness
- indignation
- supersensitivity
- quarrelsomeness
- sensitivity
- fight
- touchiness
- hostility
- rudeness
- exasperation
Antonyms:
orneriness Sentence Examples
- The orneriness of the old mule made it a challenge to handle.
- My neighbor's cat has an ornery disposition and is prone to scratching.
- The grumpy cashier displayed her orneriness to every customer who approached her.
- The orneriness of the toddler made it impossible to take him anywhere.
- The teacher struggled to control the ornery and disruptive students.
- The orneriness of the horse made it difficult to ride.
- The boss's orneriness created a hostile work environment.
- The ornery dog barked aggressively at anyone who came near it.
- The orneriness of the elderly woman made it hard for her to get along with others.
- The patient's orneriness made it challenging for the medical staff to provide care.
FAQs About the word orneriness
meanspirited disagreeable contrariness
crustiness, irascibility, crossness, sulkiness, contentiousness, disagreeableness, combativeness, biliousness, irritability, bellicosity
forbearance, agreeableness, cordiality, understanding, long-suffering, affability, patience, understanding, friendliness, patience
The orneriness of the old mule made it a challenge to handle.
My neighbor's cat has an ornery disposition and is prone to scratching.
The grumpy cashier displayed her orneriness to every customer who approached her.
The orneriness of the toddler made it impossible to take him anywhere.
