Crossest: meaning, definitions and examples
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crossest
[ ˈkrɔːsɪst ]
emotional state
The term 'crossest' is the superlative form of 'cross,' which describes a state of being irritated or annoyed. Someone who is crossest is the most annoyed or irritated among a group of people. It is often used in informal contexts to express a heightened level of displeasure. This word can reflect moods in both adults and children, commonly characterized by short temper and impatience.
Synonyms
angriest, most annoyed, most irritated.
Examples of usage
- She was the crossest person in the room after hearing the news.
- After waiting for hours, he became the crossest at the party.
- The kids were crossest when their game was interrupted.
Translations
Translations of the word "crossest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais cruzado
🇮🇳 सबसे क्रॉस
🇩🇪 am meisten gekreuzt
🇮🇩 paling menyilang
🇺🇦 найперехресніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej krzyżowy
🇯🇵 最も交差した
🇫🇷 le plus croisé
🇪🇸 el más cruzado
🇹🇷 en çok kesişen
🇰🇷 가장 교차된
🇸🇦 الأكثر تقاطعًا
🇨🇿 nejvíce křížený
🇸🇰 najviac krížený
🇨🇳 最交叉的
🇸🇮 najbolj križan
🇮🇸 mest krossað
🇰🇿 ең қиылысқан
🇬🇪 ყველაზე გადაკვეთილი
🇦🇿 ən çox kəsişən
🇲🇽 el más cruzado
Etymology
The term 'cross' derives from the Old English word 'crosse' meaning 'angry' or 'irritable.' It has connections to the German 'krass' and Old Norse 'krossa,' which implies a state of discomfort or displeasure. The evolution of the word has been closely linked to expressions of discontent and frustration throughout different dialects. The superlative form 'crossest' denotes an intensified state of the base emotion, fitting into the common pattern of forming superlatives in English. Interestingly, the word also shares roots with related terms that describe crossing or intermingling, indicating an inherent conflict or opposition. Its usage has been consistent since the early 19th century when it began appearing more frequently in literature and colloquial speech.