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balking

ADJECTIVE
defensive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
opposing
STRONG
averting conservative foiling forestalling preservative preventive thwarting
WEAK
arresting checking coping with defending frustrating guarding in opposition interrupting protecting resistive safeguarding uptight warding off withstanding
Antonyms
WEAK
undefensive unprotective unwary unwatchful
ADJECTIVE
disinclined
Synonyms
STRONG
hesitating indisposed objecting opposed protesting shy shying slow sticking
WEAK
afraid antipathetic averse backward doubtful dubious loath not in the mood reluctant resistant uneager unsympathetic
Antonyms
WEAK
bent desirous disposed enthusiastic inclined leaning willing

Example Sentences

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Demand is strong and consumers aren’t balking at higher fares, plus it’s cutting capacity to mitigate the impact of higher fuel prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Some of the savviest tech users are also balking at sticking around for the AI upheaval.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Customers were balking after a string of price increases.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

The cost of earthquake-proofing it has some balking.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025

More likely, the Tyrells were balking at the proposed marriage.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin