Gentleness and Petulance

Opposite meaning words

Gentleness noun - Acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered.

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Petulance is an antonym for gentleness.

Nearby Word: gentle

Petulance noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

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

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Gentleness is an antonym for petulance.

Nearby Words: petulant, petulantly

pure gentleness

pure petulance

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