Sentences

balky in a sentence

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Definition

BALKY: stubbornly refusing to proceed or cooperate; difficult to control or manage.

Sample Sentences

  1. The balky horse refused to move forward, stubbornly standing still.
  2. Despite the engineer's best efforts, the balky machine continued to malfunction.
  3. Her balky attitude made group projects particularly challenging for everyone involved.
  4. The toddler was in a balky mood, refusing to wear his jacket even in the cold.
  5. They encountered a balky car that wouldn’t start on the first chilly morning of autumn.
  6. His balky response to the teacher's question left the class in awkward silence.
  7. The cat was notoriously balky, often ignoring commands and doing as it pleased.
  8. When it came to making decisions, her balky nature often led to prolonged discussions.
  9. The balky old computer took ages to boot up, frustrating everyone in the office.
  10. Even with gentle encouragement, the balky child refused to try the new food.

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