contrariness

[US]/'kɔntrerinis/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. opposition, contradiction, stubbornness.

Example Sentences

Her contrariness often leads to conflicts with her colleagues.

I find his contrariness amusing.

The child's contrariness is testing the teacher's patience.

Despite his contrariness, he is a brilliant student.

Her contrariness can be challenging to deal with.

The manager's contrariness often causes delays in decision-making.

I admire her contrariness in standing up for what she believes in.

His contrariness sometimes makes it hard to work with him.

The team's success was hindered by the contrariness of its members.

Dealing with his contrariness requires patience and understanding.

Real-world Examples

With me, nothing illustrates the contrariness of things better than the matter of sleep.

Source: Advanced English (Upper Level)

But not by name; In the Service they call that " contrariness" .

Source: One Shilling Candle (Upper)

Something of her contrariness came back to her as she paced the walk and looked over it at the tree-tops inside.

Source: The Secret Garden (Original Version)

He began to see that he was enjoying his time in Monteriano, in spite of the tiresomeness of his companions and the occasional contrariness of himself.

Source: The places where angels dare not tread.

Now this could be nothing but sheer contrariness on Geissler's part; he could surely see for himself that rich and portly gentlemen of their stamp would not be acting as agents.

Source: The Growth of the Earth (Part 2)

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