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-derivedbalkstem
+
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.