Adjective: cross-grained ,krós'greynd
- Of timber; having fibers running irregularly rather than in parallel
"The cross-grained maple was prized for its unique appearance";
- curly-grained, wavy-grained
- Characterized by self-willed opposition
"His cross-grained nature made him difficult to work with";
- contrarious
See also: obstinate, stubborn, uneven, unregenerate