Amiability and Orneriness

Amiability

Amiability noun - The state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others.
Usage example: the waitress's amiability is what makes eating at the diner so much fun

Orneriness is an antonym for amiability.

Nearby Words: amiable, amiably

Orneriness

Orneriness noun - Meanspirited disagreeable contrariness.
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Synonyms for Orneriness

Amiability is an antonym for orneriness.
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