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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

frowardness

/froʊˈwərdnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does frowardness mean?

noun

The quality of being obstinately difficult or uncooperative; stubbornness or intractability.

Example

"Her frowardness made it difficult for her to get along with her colleagues."

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