balky

Speech parts

1. balky - Adjective

2. balky - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Apt to balk; as, a balky horse.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

balking loth difficult negative contrary reluctant stubborn refractory inflexible unruly intractable perverse averse willful disobedient
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Antonyms

passive cooperative yielding compliant amenable respectful
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Phrases with the word

balky horse

Derivatives

balkier balkiest

Anagrams

balyk

Examples

a balking Source: Internet

a balky mule Source: Internet

a balky customer Source: Internet

Punching the program cards wasn't done on the computer itself, but on specialized typewriter-like machines that were notoriously balky, unforgiving, and prone to mechanical failure. Source: Internet

They offer the advantage of re-engaging without additional user input, but being spring-loaded are prone to both spring fatigue and their more complex mechanisms becoming balky from dirt, ice, or other contamination. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

balkline Balko Balkwill balky horse ball ball ache