cross-grained

Examples

• All

• He was known for his cross-grained manner, rarely agreeing with anyone's plans.

• Even in childhood, her cross-grained tendencies were clear whenever she stubbornly resisted advice.

• My brother can be quite cross-grained when it comes to family decisions.

• She is known for her cross-grained attitude during negotiations.

• Her cross-grained attitude often led to disagreements with her colleagues over project decisions.

• Despite their best efforts, his cross-grained personality made it difficult to reach a consensus during meetings.

• My friend is known for being cross-grained, especially when confronted with differing opinions.

Synonyms

S

stubborn

vscross-grained

217 2.9

Not willing to change your mind even when others try to persuade you

is focused on opposing others rather than mere refusal to change

A

adamant

vscross-grained

72 6.8

Not willing to change one's mind even when others disagree

is the same unwillingness but with more emphasis on opposing others

I

intransigent

vscross-grained

8 8.1

Not willing to change views or agree with others

is about willful opposition but can be less absolute about agreement

H

hardheaded

vscross-grained

6 6.7

Refusing to change your mind even when shown evidence

is contrary by will but can be less marked by irrationality

C

contrarious

vscross-grained

• Literature

9.9

Often disagreeing with others on purpose to be difficult

is more about being self-willed and difficult to deal with

A

as stubborn as an anvil

vscross-grained

• Informal

9.2

Refusing to change an opinion even when people give reasons

is similar but refers to being contrary without extreme intensity

B

bloody-minded

vscross-grained

• Offensive

9.1

Refuses to cooperate to cause trouble

is contrary without the deliberate spiteful or obstructive motive

Antonyms

C

cooperative

119 3.5

Willing to work with other people to reach a shared goal

C

compliant

31 5.1

Willing to follow rules or do what other people want

How Stubborn

pigheaded

• Offensive

9 7.8

obstinate

16 7.5

cross-grained

• Informal

9.0

contrary

14 5.4

difficult

386 2.1

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology