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Adjective: baulky (baulkier,baulkiest)
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: balky)
  1. Showing reluctance or resistance to proceed or act
    "the baulky horse refused to cross the stream";
    - balking [N. Amer], balky, baulking [Brit]

Derived forms: baulkiest, baulkier

See also: intractable