PROVOCATIVENESS Antonyms

• the trait of behaving with reserve and decorum

• the affectation of being demure in a provocative way

• freedom from vanity or conceit

• formality and propriety of manner

• correct or appropriate behavior

• excessive or affected modesty

• formality and propriety of manner

• something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

• (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

• a district that is reserved for particular purpose

• armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

• hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

• a feeling of fear of embarrassment

• fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

• fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities