adj ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Refusing to proceed or cooperate.

   "a balky horse"

Adjective

1. 1
   refusing to proceed, act or work wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

apatheticaversebackwardbalkingbigotedbulldogged

Antonyms

All antonyms

adventurousassertivecompliantcooperative

Etymology

From balk + -y.