spontaneity

spon·ta·ne·i·ty

noun \ˌspän-tə-ˈnē-ə-tē, -ˈnā-\

Definition of SPONTANEITY

1

: the quality or state of being spontaneous

2

: voluntary or undetermined action or movement; also : its source

Examples of SPONTANEITY

1. the spontaneity of their behavior
2. <the couple sacrificed some of the spontaneity in their lives when they had a baby>

First Known Use of SPONTANEITY

1651

Related to SPONTANEITY

Synonyms

abandonment, ease, lightheartedness, naturalness, abandon, spontaneousness, unconstraint, uninhibitedness, unrestraint

Antonyms

constraint, restraint

Related Words

ardor, enthusiasm, exuberance, fervor, spirit, warmth, zeal, zealotry, zealousness; carelessness, heedlessness, impulsiveness, impulsivity, indiscretion, insouciance, recklessness, thoughtlessness; unself-consciousness; casualness, offhandedness; excess, excessiveness, immoderacy, incontinence, indulgence, intemperance, licentiousness, permissiveness, wantonness, wildness; blank check, carte blanche, free hand

Near Antonyms

embarrassment, reserve, reticence, self-consciousness, uneasiness; inhibition, repression, self-restraint, suppression; carefulness, discreetness, discretion, heedfulness; discipline, self-command, self-control, self-denial, self-discipline, self-mastery, willpower