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

I did go to Brabant, but I saw no anger or quarrelsomeness; yet I suppose he had his reasons.

From A Wanderer in Holland by Marshall, Herbert, R. W .S.

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

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