spontaneity
noun/ˌspɑntəˈneɪɪti/
Frequency rank: #15,073 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of behaving or occurring in a natural, unplanned way.
Example sentence
Everyone admired the spontaneity of her decision to book a flight and travel abroad that same afternoon.
Synonyms & related words
- impulsiveness
- naturalness
- unpredictability
- freedom
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