Amiable and Contumacious
Opposite meaning words
Amiable
Amiable adjective - Having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations.
Contumacious is an antonym for amiable.
Nearby Words: amiability, amiably
Contumacious
Contumacious adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Usage example: the judge threatened to charge the contumacious witness with contempt of court
Amiable is an antonym for contumacious.
Nearby Word: contumacy
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