Balkiness and Discourteousness

Balkiness

Balkiness noun - Refusal to obey.
Usage example: the teen's unrelenting balkiness was truly frustrating

Discourteousness and balkiness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discourteousness" instead a noun "Balkiness".

Discourteousness

Discourteousness noun - Rude behavior.

Balkiness and discourteousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Balkiness" instead a noun "Discourteousness".
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