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balkiness

/bɔːlˈkaɪnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does balkiness mean?

noun

The quality of being uncooperative or obstructive, often in a stubborn or obstinate manner. A tendency to resist or refuse to comply with something.

Example

"The team's balkiness in negotiations threatened to derail the entire project."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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