orneriness

Example Sentences

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Underneath Bill’s orneriness and Tina’s neuroses, one glimpses two aging actors confronting their own mortality with touching candor.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 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

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

“Our orneriness really works for us because we're always wanting to do something different. It's gotta be a challenge,” Chip told The Times in 1992.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2018

In his many journeyings among strangers the boy had learned to sniff out danger and spot orneriness quickly.

From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong