Affability and Orneriness
Opposite meaning words
Affability
Affability noun - The state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others.
Usage example: First Lady Dolley Madison was beloved by the nation for her affability toward people from all walks of life
Orneriness is an antonym for affability.
Orneriness
Orneriness noun - Meanspirited disagreeable contrariness.
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Synonyms for Orneriness
Affability is an antonym for orneriness.
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