Balkiness (Noun)
Meaning
Likely to stop abruptly and unexpectedly.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The balkiness of the old elevator made it a frustrating ride to the top floor.
- Her car's balkiness on cold mornings was starting to become a major concern.
- The balkiness of the lawnmower's engine made it difficult to finish cutting the lawn in one session.
- The computer's balkiness when running multiple programs was a sign that it needed an upgrade.
- The balkiness of the bike's gears made the ride home from work more challenging than it needed to be.