Graciousness and Pugnacity
Opposite meaning words
Graciousness
Graciousness noun - Speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding.
Pugnacity is an antonym for graciousness.
Pugnacity
Pugnacity noun - An inclination to fight or quarrel.
Usage example: the players need to temper their pugnacity with a little self-restraint—their aggressive style of play too often results in penalties
Graciousness is an antonym for pugnacity.
Nearby Word: pugnacious
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