balky
The word “balky” has 2 syllables: balk-y.
It's pronounced as /ˈbɔːlki/.
What is synonym and antonym for balky?
In the thesaurus, “balky” has 10 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for balky along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for balky
- defiant
- dogged
- obstreperous
- rebel
- rebellious
- recalcitrant
- stubborn
- unruly
- wayward
- willful
Antonyms for balky
- acquiescent
- agreeable
- amenable
- amiable
- compliant
- conformable
- cooperative
- deferential
- docile
- obedient
- submissive
- tractable
Meanings of balky
- adjective
- Refusing to proceed or cooperate.
Example Sentences
- The old computer was balky and slow, taking ages to load even simple programs.
- The balky engine sputtered and stalled every time the car reached a steep incline.
- Despite its sleek appearance, the new smartphone proved to be balky, often freezing up unexpectedly.
- The balky door latch made it difficult to close the gate securely, causing frustration for the homeowner.
- She found the balky zipper on her jacket irritating, struggling to zip it up smoothly every time.
On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to balky, such as: acquiescent, agreeable, amenable, amiable, compliant, conformable, cooperative.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
unamenable
- balky
- contrary
- contumacious
- defiant
- demanding
- disobedient
- grim
- incompliant
- insubordinate
- insurgent
- intractable
- mutinous
- noncompliant
- obdurate
- obstinate
- obstreperous
- peevish
- rebel
- rebellious
- recalcitrant
- refractory
- restive
- stubborn
- tough
- troublesome
- uncontrollable
- ungovernable
- unmanageable
- unruly
- untoward
- unwilling
- unyielding
- wayward
- wilful
- willful