quarrelsomeness
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In return, "the young woman of that day will refuse him because he has inherited a gene from his father which will predispose their children to quarrelsomeness".
From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2014
Giap's quarrelsomeness has shown up in the long course of the war.
From Time Magazine Archive
There is here no opportunity for jealousy or theft; little for intemperance, the gaming table, licentiousness or quarrelsomeness.
From Principles of Political Economy, Vol. II by Wilhelm Roscher
He talked inexcusably to his friends about his wife; he complained everywhere of her extravagances and of her quarrelsomeness.
From The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1 by Rupert Hughes
Strong will can so easily develop into self-will; decision can become dogmatism; wit, the salt of conversation, loses its savor when it becomes ill-natured; a faculty for argument is in danger of being mere quarrelsomeness.
From Friendship by Hugh Black
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