Words To Describe Difficult Behavior

verb past tense of the verb 'curse', meaning to swear or use offensive language

adjective used to describe someone or something that is stubborn, difficult, or annoying

• The professor cussed during the lecture, causing some students to feel uncomfortable.
• My grandma cussed up a storm when she couldn't find her glasses.
• I was so mad that I cussed out my coworker for stealing my lunch.
• The storm cussed at the trees, bending them with its strong winds.

adjective This describes a person who is difficult to deal with, contrary, or willful.

• The froward child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
• She's so froward, always doing the opposite of what she's told.
• That guy is froward as heck, never listens to anyone.
• The river took a froward path, flowing against the usual direction.