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

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