adjective
- superlative form of baulky; most inclined to refuse, resist, or hesitate
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American spelling is 'balkiest'; often used to describe animals, especially horses, that refuse to move forward
Examples
- The baulkiest horse in the stable refused to jump the fence.
- Of all the team members, he was the baulkiest about accepting the new strategy.
- The baulkiest mule on the farm would not budge no matter how hard we pulled.
- She became the baulkiest participant when asked to speak in front of the large audience.
- The baulkiest child in the class resisted every attempt to participate in group activities.