Balkiness and Tenacity

Balkiness

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

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

Tenacity

Tenacity noun - Persistent determination.

Balkiness and tenacity are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Balkiness" instead a noun "Tenacity".

Nearby Word: tenacious
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