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CROSS-GRAINED

(adj.sat)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Cross-Grained.

Cross-Grained - as an adjective satellite

Characterized by self-willed opposition

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contrarious13

Of timber; having fibers running irregularly rather than in parallel

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curly-grainedwavy-grained

Example Sentences

"He can be quite cross-grained at times, refusing to listen to anyone's advice."
"The cross-grained student always argues with the teacher, even when she's wrong."
"She has a cross-grained personality that clashes with almost everyone she meets."
"The cross-grained customer complained about everything and made the waiter's job difficult."
"The novelist's cross-grained writing style can be challenging for some readers to follow."
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Is CROSS-GRAINED a valid Scrabble word?
No, cross-grained is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is CROSS-GRAINED a valid Words With Friends word?
No, cross-grained is NOT valid for Words With Friends
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