Amenable and Dogged

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

Dogged is an antonym for amenable.

Nearby Words: amenability, amenably

Dogged

Dogged adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Usage example: your dogged adherence to a really lame argument is embarrassing

Amenable is an antonym for dogged.

Nearby Words: doggedly, dogging
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