pairing off (noun) competition: contest
Detalii: competition refers to an abstract quality, whereas competitiveness implies a practical activity whose manifestation can be observed
Sinonime: abrupt, agog, antsy, anxious, appetent, ardent, athirst, avid, breathless, brusque, chafing, choleric, curt, demanding, dying to, eager, edgy, feverish, fretful, hasty, having short fuse, headlong, hot under collar, hot-tempered, impetuous, indignant, intolerant, irascible, irritable, itchy, keen, on pins and needles, quick-tempered, racing one's motor, restless, ripe*, snappy, straining, sudden, testy, thirsty, unforbearing, unindulgent, vehement, violent
Antonime: controlled, easy-going,
enduring, forbearing,
laid-back,
patient,
tolerant, waiting,
willing