balky

🇬🇧 UK/'bɒ:ki/🇺🇸 US

GREB2

Definitions

adj.

Tending to stop suddenly and refuse to continue; uncooperative

停蹄不前的，不肯合作的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived

balkstem

+

ycharacterized by

=balky

Example Sentences

1.
The balky engine refused to start on the cold winter morning.
2.
His balky attitude towards teamwork hindered the project's progress significantly.

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