Restraint and Sportfulness
Opposite meaning words
Restraint
Restraint noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.
Sportfulness is an antonym for restraint.
Sportfulness
Sportfulness noun - A natural disposition for playful behavior.
Usage example: I find my business partner's sportfulness charming, but I worry that it might lead clients to view him as unprofessional
Restraint is an antonym for sportfulness.
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