cross-grained

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Definition: (adjective) Difficult to deal with.
Synonyms: contrarious.
Usage: Gabriel Grub was an ill-conditioned, cross-grained, surly fellow—a morose and lonely man, who consorted with nobody but himself.
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  1. farinaceous Definition: (adjective) Composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency. Synonyms: grainy, granular, gritty, coarse-grained, mealy. Usage: My husband's cooking efforts have left a farinaceous residue in my frying pan that I do not look forward to cleaning. Discuss

  2. hail-fellow Definition: (adjective) Heartily friendly and congenial. Synonyms: comradely. Usage: Everyone in the tour group was instantly enamored by the guide and his hail-fellow demeanor. Discuss

  3. paunchy Definition: (adjective) Having a large belly. Synonyms: abdominous, potbellied. Usage: He was … a plump, paunchy, sturdy-looking fellow. Discuss

  4. low-key Definition: (adjective) Restrained in style or quality. Synonyms: subdued. Usage: After the wild party she had last year, Elena was looking forward to finally having a low-key birthday celebration. Discuss

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