cross-grained
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9.0
- adjective
- /ˈkrɔsˌɡreɪnd/
- Informal
- Her cross-grained attitude made collaborations especially challenging for the team.
Examples
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He was known for his cross-grained manner, rarely agreeing with anyone's plans.
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Even in childhood, her cross-grained tendencies were clear whenever she stubbornly resisted advice.
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My brother can be quite cross-grained when it comes to family decisions.
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She is known for her cross-grained attitude during negotiations.
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Her cross-grained attitude often led to disagreements with her colleagues over project decisions.
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Despite their best efforts, his cross-grained personality made it difficult to reach a consensus during meetings.
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My friend is known for being cross-grained, especially when confronted with differing opinions.
Synonyms
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2.9
Not willing to change your mind even when others try to persuade you
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6.8
Not willing to change one's mind even when others disagree
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8.1
Not willing to change views or agree with others
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6.7
Refusing to change your mind even when shown evidence
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9.1
Refuses to cooperate to cause trouble
Often disagreeing with others on purpose to be difficult
Refusing to change an opinion even when people give reasons
Antonyms
How Stubborn
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Cross-grained is used about people too. A helpful way to remember this is that cross means 'angry' or 'against' and grain means 'nature' or 'habit', so a 'cross-grained' person goes against others and is stubborn.