Contentiousness and Geniality
Opposite meaning words
Contentiousness
Contentiousness noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.
Usage example: his natural tendency towards contentiousness made him a poor choice for a diplomatic post
Geniality is an antonym for contentiousness.
Geniality
Geniality noun - The state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others.
Usage example: her unforced geniality never fails to draw fellow passengers into a conversation with her
Contentiousness is an antonym for geniality.
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