Exceptiousness

/ɪkˈsɛpʃəsnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being exceptious; a tendency to take exception or find fault easily.

Etymology

From 'exceptious' + '-ness' suffix. Creates an abstract noun describing the character trait of being quick to object.

Kelly Says

Medieval monks writing in Latin complained about people's 'exceptiousness' in religious debates—it was apparently a perennial problem when scholars gathered to discuss doctrine.

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