Synonyms: cross-grained, curly-grained, wavy-grained
Definition: of timber; having fibers running irregularly rather than in parallel
Similar words: uneven
Definition: not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
Usage: an uneven color; uneven ground; uneven margins; wood with an uneven grain
Synonyms: contrarious, cross-grained
Definition: difficult to deal with
Similar words: unregenerate, obstinate, stubborn
Definition: tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield