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crossness Antonyms

Opposite of crossness

Pinning down the opposite of crossness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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The state or quality of being mildly angry, annoyed, or irritable; bad temper.

Usage Example

"She tried to hide her cheerfulness when the train was delayed for the third time that week."

Strongest
cheerfulness
good humor
Strong
pleasantness
amiability
patience
equanimity

Similar words to crossness

Words similar to crossness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

irritability
annoyance
bad temper
grumpiness
grouchiness
peevishness
ill humor
crabbiness
See all synonyms of crossness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Crossness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/crossness
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