Cross Grained

Pronunciation: /krɔs ɡreɪnd/

Definitions of cross grained

adjective showing a stubborn or contrary attitude; difficult to deal with

Example Sentences

A1 The wood was cross grained, making it difficult to carve.

A2 She found the fabric to be cross grained, causing it to fray easily.

B1 The student's behavior was described as cross grained by his teachers.

B2 The new manager had to deal with a cross grained team that resisted change.

C1 The author's writing style is often described as cross grained, challenging readers' expectations.

C2 The artist's latest work is intentionally cross grained, pushing boundaries and provoking thought.

Examples of cross grained in a Sentence

formal The woodworker had difficulty working with the cross grained timber.

informal I hate working with this cross grained wood, it's so hard to cut!

slang This cross grained material is a pain in the neck to deal with.

figurative Her cross grained personality made it hard for others to get along with her.

Grammatical Forms of cross grained

• past tense: cross grained
• plural: cross grained
• comparative: more cross grained
• superlative: most cross grained
• present tense: cross grain
• future tense: will be cross grained
• perfect tense: have been cross grained
• continuous tense: is being cross grained
• singular: cross grained
• positive degree: cross grained
• infinitive: to cross grain
• gerund: cross graining
• participle: cross grained

Origin and Evolution of cross grained

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'cross grained' originates from the woodworking industry where it refers to wood that has a grain pattern that is difficult to work with due to its irregularities.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cross grained' has come to be used more broadly to describe someone who is difficult, contrary, or stubborn in nature, reflecting the challenges of working with cross grained wood.