orneriness

Example Sentences

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“He got his art from his mom, and he got his orneriness from me.”

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2022

“And if I were a betting person, which naturally I kind of am, I would bet on American orneriness and refusal to line up,” she added.

From The Guardian • Sep. 14, 2020

He’s a bit of a curmudgeon, and his show has a welcome orneriness that you don’t usually find in soothing cooking series.

From Slate • Dec. 11, 2018

Despite his famous stubborn streak and occasional orneriness, McCain is widely admired on both sides of the aisle, and tributes poured in Friday after the family announced the treatment decision.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2018

He had an orneriness year-round, but especially in the summer, when he worked his peach orchards daylight to dusk.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd