🐴balky

adjective
/ˈbɔːlki/

Meaning

difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn

Example Sentences

The balky printer refused to work when needed most.

Synonyms

stubborn, uncooperative, difficult, obstinate

Antonyms

agreeable, cooperative, compliant

Collocations

balky machine, balky child, balky system

Related Vocabularies

free from error; accurate
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or unimportant.
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
not bright; having little light; not clearly visible

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