Gentleness and Waspishness

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

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Waspishness is an antonym for gentleness.

Nearby Word: gentle

Waspishness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

Usage example: his perpetual waspishness only served to make those around him cranky as well

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Gentleness is an antonym for waspishness.

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