Balky

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Resisting Change

Indicates unwillingness to accept new conditions or adapt.

Employees can be balky when new management takes over.

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Personification

Used to describe animals or objects as if they have human-like refusal.

I named my balky old car 'The Goat' because it's just as stubborn.

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Negative Connotation

Often implies frustration with the person or object referred to.

Our balky negotiator made the talks more difficult than necessary.