Gentleness and Testiness

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

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Testiness is an antonym for gentleness.

Nearby Word: gentle

Testiness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

Usage example: attributed his unusual testiness this morning to being hungry

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Gentleness is an antonym for testiness.

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