Affability and Combativeness
Opposite meaning words
Affability
Affability noun - The state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others.
Combativeness is an antonym for affability.
Combativeness
Combativeness noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.
Usage example: the boxer was known more for his unbridled combativeness than for his technical skill
Affability is an antonym for combativeness.
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