Affection
Affection noun - A habitual attraction to some activity or thing.
Usage example: I'm rooting for the Cubs—just my natural affection for the underdog, I guess
Insouciance is an antonym for affection.
Insouciance
Insouciance noun - Lack of interest or concern.
Affection is an antonym for insouciance.
Nearby Word: insouciant
How words are described
| casual | casual affection | casual insouciance |
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Insouciance and Affection. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affection/insouciance
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