Balked: meaning, definitions and examples

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balked

 

[ bษ”หkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

refusing action

Balked means to hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking. It often implies a refusal to proceed with a planned action or a sudden stop in progress due to objections.

Synonyms

draw back, flinch, hesitate, recoil, shy away

Examples of usage

  • She balked at the idea of moving to a new city.
  • He balked when asked to take on additional responsibilities.
  • The horse balked at jumping over the fence.
  • They balked at the high cost of the renovation.
  • The committee balked at approving the budget.

Translations

Translations of the word "balked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recusou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคฐเฅ‹เคงเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sich strรคuben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menolak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะผะพะฒะธะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opieraฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‹’ๅฆใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท refuser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rechazar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท reddetti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ๋ถ€ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุนุชุฑุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odmรญtl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odmietol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹’็ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odklonil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hafnaรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ˜แƒฆแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imtina etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rechazar

Etymology

The word 'balked' originates from the Old English word 'balca', which means 'a beam or a ridge'. It evolved in Middle English as 'balke', referring to a beam or barrier that prevents someone from crossing. Over time, its meaning expanded to signify any sort of obstruction or refusal to go forward. This evolution reflects a broader theme in language where physical barriers become metaphorical ones, indicating resistance or hesitation in decision-making. The term has anchored itself within English vernacular since the 14th century, often used in various contexts, including literature, sport, and everyday conversation to depict a refusal or hesitation in taking a certain action.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,290, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.