Synonyms of cross grained

Adjective


1. contrarious, cross-grained, stubborn (vs. docile), obstinate, unregenerate

usage: difficult to deal with

2. curly-grained, cross-grained, wavy-grained, uneven (vs. even)

usage: of timber; having fibers running irregularly rather than in parallel

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