Balkiness
Balkiness noun - Refusal to obey.
Usage example: the teen's unrelenting balkiness was truly frustrating
Peevishness and balkiness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Peevishness" instead a noun "Balkiness".
Peevishness
Peevishness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Balkiness and peevishness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Balkiness" instead a noun "Peevishness".
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