Balkiness
Balkiness noun - Refusal to obey.
Usage example: the teen's unrelenting balkiness was truly frustrating
Impudence
Impudence noun - Disrespectful or argumentative talk given in response to a command or request.
Balkiness and impudence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Balkiness" instead a noun "Impudence".
Nearby Words: impudent, impudently
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