Agreeableness and Petulance

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Agreeableness noun - The state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others.

Usage example: the impression that the couple give to first-time visitors is one of well-bred agreeableness

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Petulance is an antonym for agreeableness.

Petulance noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

Usage example: I do not appreciate your petulance and eagerness to argue

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Agreeableness is an antonym for petulance.

Nearby Words: petulant, petulantly

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