noun
- the quality or state of being unwilling to proceed or cooperate; reluctance or stubbornness
Usage: uncountable; often used to describe the behavior of animals or people
Examples
- The horse's balkiness made it difficult to lead across the bridge.
- Her balkiness about the new project frustrated the team.
- We encountered some balkiness from the committee when proposing the budget increase.
- The dog's balkiness at the veterinarian's office was typical of his anxious nature.
- His balkiness to accept help showed his stubborn pride.
- The balkiness of the negotiations delayed the agreement by weeks.