Goodwill and Reticence

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Goodwill noun - Cheerful readiness to do something.

Usage example: took on the task of coaching the soccer team with lots of zeal and goodwill

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Reticence is an antonym for goodwill.

Reticence noun - A lack of willingness or desire to do or accept something.

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Goodwill is an antonym for reticence.

Nearby Words: reticent, reticently

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