Balky synonyms
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Part of speech:
Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent.
Refusing to change one's mind or course of action despite pressure to do so; unyielding or resolute.
Persisting in error or fault; stubbornly contrary
Characteristic of a mule; stubborn, obstinate, or intractable
obstinate (related)
Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.
(Elec.) Of, generating, or charged with negative electricity
Having an ugly or mean disposition
Showing rebellion.
Difficult to deal with or to operate.
The definition of refractory is stubborn or hard to manage, or heat resistant.
Deviating from what is desired, expected, or required, especially in being disobedient or in gratifying one's own inclinations:
cooperative (antonym)
Done in cooperation with others:
Perverse; inimical.
Not easy to please, satisfy, or manage:
Not easily controlled; stubbornly willful; contrary
Unacceptable; intolerable:
attitude (related)
Given to acting in opposition to others
support (related)
Providing or having to do with support
stopping short and refusing to go on
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