Cheeky
Cheeky adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.
Refractory and cheeky are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refractory" instead an adjective "Cheeky".
Refractory
Refractory adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Cheeky and refractory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cheeky" instead an adjective "Refractory".
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Refractory and Cheeky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cheeky/refractory
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Refractory or Cheeky. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cheeky/refractory.
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