Balky

Synonyms for "balky" (50 found)

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restive apathetic averse backward balking bigoted bulldogged bullheaded case hardened

Adjective(1 words)

Strong matches (15)

contrary dilatory dogged dogmatic fanatical froward grudging hardheaded headstrong indifferent intolerant laggard loath mulish obstinate

Related words (25)

opinionated ornery overzealous perfunctory persevering pertinacious perverse pigheaded reluctant renitent self-willed set slow stiff necked strong willed stubborn sullen tenacious uncooperative unenthusiastic

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unregenerate wayward willful wrongheaded

Adjective(1 words)

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derived

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balkily balkiness

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related to

3 entries

cooperate proceed refuse

similar

1 entries

Sample sentences

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a balky horse

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