Balky and Obsequious

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Balky adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Usage example: a balky toddler who only seemed to know the word “no” when told to do something

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Obsequious is an antonym for balky.

Nearby Words: balk, balked, balking

Obsequious adjective - Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.

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Balky is an antonym for obsequious.

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Obsequious and Balky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/balky/obsequious

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