Contentiousness and Sociability

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Contentiousness noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.

Usage example: his natural tendency towards contentiousness made him a poor choice for a diplomatic post

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Sociability is an antonym for contentiousness.

Sociability noun - The quality or state of being social.

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Contentiousness is an antonym for sociability.

Nearby Words: sociable, sociably, sociality

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