Balky
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
Pertinacious and balky are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pertinacious" instead an adjective "Balky".
Pertinacious
Pertinacious adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Balky and pertinacious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Balky" instead an adjective "Pertinacious".
Nearby Word: pertinacity
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- inflexible and balky
- inflexible and pertinacious
- obstinate and balky
- obstinate and pertinacious
- stubborn and balky
- stubborn and pertinacious
- unyielding and balky
- unyielding and pertinacious
- tenacious and balky
- tenacious and pertinacious
- restive and balky
- restive and pertinacious
- contrary and balky
- contrary and pertinacious
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Pertinacious and Balky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/balky/pertinacious
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