Kindliness and Petulance

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Kindliness noun - Kindly concern, interest, or support.

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Petulance is an antonym for kindliness.

Nearby Words: kind, kindly, kindness, kindling

Petulance noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

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

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Kindliness is an antonym for petulance.

Nearby Words: petulant, petulantly

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