Definition
frowardness
noun
- the quality or state of being difficult to deal with; stubbornness or perversity
Usage: archaic or literary
Examples
- The child's frowardness made it impossible for the teacher to maintain order in the classroom.
- His frowardness in refusing all reasonable suggestions frustrated his colleagues.
- She was known for her frowardness, always opposing any plan put forward by the committee.
- The frowardness of the old mule meant it would not budge no matter how hard the farmer pulled.
- Despite her frowardness, her family loved her dearly.