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