Balky

Synonyms for "balky" (55 found)

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Closest matches (11)

apathetic averse backward bigoted bulldogged bullheadedcase hardenedcontrary dilatory

Adjective(2 words)

balking cautious

Strong matches (17)

dogged dogmatic fanatical froward grudging hardheaded headstrong indifferent intolerant laggard loath mulish opinionated

Adjective(4 words)

faulty hesitant inconsistent obstinate

Related words (27)

ornery overzealous perfunctory persevering pertinacious perverse pigheaded renitent restive self-willed set slowstiff neckedstrong willedsullen tenacious unenthusiastic unregenerate wayward willful

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Adjective(6 words)

reluctant resistant reticent stubborn uncooperative unreliable

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More general

2 entries

descriptive adjectivequalitative adjective

More specific

6 entries

erratic operationhesitant inflexibleoperational unreliabilityreticent unyielding

Collocations

7 entries

balky computerbalky enginebalky mulebalky policybalky responsebalky softwarebalky system

Inflections

2 entries

balkier balkiest

Derivations

1 entries

similar

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Sample sentences

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a balky horse

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