Sentences

contrariness in a sentence

n.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12

Definition

Contrariness refers to a tendency to be uncooperative, oppositional, or contrary, often resulting in disagreement or defiance of expectations.

Sample Sentences

  1. Her habitual contrariness often made it difficult for her friends to plan outings.
  2. The child's contrariness shone through as he insisted on wearing sandals in the snow.
  3. Despite his natural talent, his contrariness sometimes got in the way of his success.
  4. The contrariness of the weather made it hard to predict when spring would actually arrive.
  5. In the face of overwhelming evidence, his contrariness only deepened his skepticism.