quarrelsomeness

Example Sentences

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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

A Federalist of light weight who had arrived at quarrelsomeness and an empty bottle put in a sudden oar.

From Lewis Rand by Johnston, Mary

The jealousy and the quarrelsomeness of authors, actors, and singers, result from the fact that praise has become so much the motive of their life that they grudge the applause awarded to their fellows.

From Lessons in Life A Series of Familiar Essays by Titcomb, Timothy

In spite of her companion's affectation of a smiling quarrelsomeness, Vida unfolded her table-napkin with the air of one looking forward to her tête-à-tête with the man who had brought her down.

From The Convert by Robins, Elizabeth