Balkiness
Balkiness noun - Refusal to obey.
Usage example: the teen's unrelenting balkiness was truly frustrating
Pertinaciousness and balkiness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pertinaciousness" instead a noun "Balkiness".
Pertinaciousness
Pertinaciousness noun - A steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Usage example: thanks to his pertinaciousness, he eventually succeeded where all others had failed
Balkiness and pertinaciousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Balkiness" instead a noun "Pertinaciousness".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- defiance and balkiness
- defiance and pertinaciousness
- tenacity and balkiness
- tenacity and pertinaciousness
- stubbornness and balkiness
- stubbornness and pertinaciousness
- obstinacy and balkiness
- obstinacy and pertinaciousness
- pertinacity and balkiness
- pertinacity and pertinaciousness
- pigheadedness and balkiness
- pigheadedness and pertinaciousness
- contrariness and balkiness
- contrariness and pertinaciousness
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