Synonyms of suddenness
6 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for suddenness is abruptness. Other synonyms of suddenness are subitaneousness and spontaneousness. The opposite of suddenness is deliberation.
Synonyms and similar words for suddenness
nounThe state of being sudden.
- abruptnessSuddenness; unceremonious haste or vehemence.
- subitaneousnessThe state, quality, or condition of being subitaneous or sudden; suddenness.
- precipitantnessThe state or quality of being precipitant.
- precipitousnessThe state or quality of being precipitous.
- spontaneity
- spontaneousnessThe state or condition of being spontaneous; spontaneity.
Opposite of suddenness
nounMore antonyms
- deliberation
- gradualitySynonym of gradualness.
- slowness
Meaning of suddenness
- noun The state of being sudden.
suddenness in other languages
Questions about synonyms of suddenness
- What is another word for suddenness?
- Suddenness has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as abruptness, subitaneousness and spontaneousness.
- What is the opposite of suddenness?
- The opposite of suddenness is deliberation.
- What does suddenness mean?
- Suddenness means the state of being sudden.
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