Affection and Insouciance

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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