spontaneity

Definitions

The quality or condition of occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse rather than premeditation.

The state of being natural, unconstrained, and unstudied in manner or behavior.

Examples

The couple decided to take a trip to the coast on a whim, enjoying the pure spontaneity of the moment.

While she usually prefers to plan every detail of her day, she found that a little spontaneity made her life much more exciting.

Synonyms

impulsiveness unplanned action naturalness improvisation instinctiveness unconstrained behavior free spirit

Antonyms

premeditation deliberation planning calculation constraint stiffness formality