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CONTRARINESS

(noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Contrariness.

Contrariness - as a noun

Deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
perverseness17perversity18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fractiousness18unruliness10wilfulness16willfulness17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A fussy and eccentric disposition

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crankiness16crotchetiness20grumpiness15

Example Sentences

"Her contrariness always made it difficult to have a peaceful conversation with her."
"The child's contrariness was evident when he refused to wear the clothes that his parents had picked out for him."
"Despite his contrariness, she found his stubbornness endearing."
"The contrariness of the weather surprised everyone with unpredictable rain showers in the middle of summer."
"His contrariness caused unnecessary delays in the project as he constantly questioned and challenged every decision."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTRARINESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contrariness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTRARINESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CONTRARINESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contrariness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTRARINESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is CONTRARINESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contrariness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTRARINESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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