balky

• Описывает человека или предмет, который является упрямым, несговорчивым или склонным внезапно останавливаться.

Describes a person or thing that is stubborn, uncooperative, or prone to stopping suddenly.

1. Reluctant or stubbornC1formalamerican

   Tending to stop short and refuse to proceed, often used for animals or machines.

   Упрямый

   • The balky horse refused to jump over the fence.
   • The old car was balky and wouldn't start on cold mornings.
   • His balky attitude made the negotiation difficult.

   Синонимыcontraryintractablemulishobstinateperverserecalcitrantrefractoryresistantstubbornuncooperative

   Антонимыamenablecompliantcooperativedocileobedienttractablewilling