🐴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

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having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy
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exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
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curved or rounded outward
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