Bad and Balky

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Bad adjective - Engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior.

Usage example: the children were bad, so they didn't get dessert

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Balky and bad are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Balky" instead an adjective "Bad".

Nearby Words: badly, badness

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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Bad and balky are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bad" instead an adjective "Balky".

Nearby Words: balk, balked, balking

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