History
History
Synonyms
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US
Meaning:
contrary

opposite to something

antagonistic; opposite

mule

an animal that is the young of a horse and a donkey; a slipper without a heel

stubborn

negative

expressing 'no', 'not', a refusal; lacking commitment, enthusiasm; (of number or amount) less than zero

bad, contradictory

restive

(of a person, audience etc) unwilling or unable to be still and patient

impatient, nervous

stubborn

(of a person) having a strong, determined will; difficult to deal

obstinate, unyielding

wayward

not easily controlled or guided

contrary, unmanageable

BALKY as in Wiktionary
BALKY as in Wikipedia