Amenable and Balky
Opposite meaning words
Amenable
Amenable adjective - Readily giving in to the command or authority of another.
Usage example: our normally balky cat becomes the most amenable of creatures when confronted with the strange environment of the veterinary clinic
Nearby Words: amenability, amenably
Balky
Balky adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Usage example: a balky toddler who only seemed to know the word “no” when told to do something
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