spontaneity

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌspɒntəˈniːəti/

Definition

The quality of acting or happening in a natural, unplanned way without external constraint.

Examples

• She loved the spontaneity of his surprise visits.

• The performance lacked spontaneity because the actors were reading from a script.

• A little spontaneity can make a long-term relationship much more exciting.

Synonyms of spontaneity

Words with a similar meaning to spontaneity:

• impulse
• improvisation
• unpredictability
• naturalness

Antonyms of spontaneity

Words with the opposite meaning to spontaneity:

• planning
• deliberation

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