noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being contrary countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a fussy and eccentric disposition wordnet
3. 3
   deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

antagonismantipathybad bloodcollisioncompetitionconflict

Etymology

From contrary + -ness.

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