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obligingness

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Definition of obligingness word

  • noun obligingness The quality of being obliging; the tendency to cater for the desires of others. 1

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Parts of speech for Obligingness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

obligingness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for obligingness

noun obligingness

  • agreeableness — to one's liking; pleasing: agreeable manners; an agreeable sensation.
  • acquiescence — Acquiescence is agreement to do what someone wants, or acceptance of what they do even though you do not agree with it.
  • compliance — a disposition to yield to or comply with others
  • courtesy — Courtesy is politeness, respect, and consideration for others.
  • deference — Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position.

Antonyms for obligingness

noun obligingness

  • disagreement — the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.
  • dishonour — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
  • dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
  • disobedience — lack of obedience or refusal to comply; disregard or transgression.
  • disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.

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