Affability and Contrariness

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

Contrariness is an antonym for affability.

Nearby Words: affable, affably

Contrariness

Contrariness noun - Refusal to obey.

Affability is an antonym for contrariness.

Nearby Word: contrary
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