balkiness

/ˈbɔkinəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being unwilling to proceed or cooperate; stubborn refusal.
    • The balkiness of the old tractor made farming difficult.
    • His balkiness during negotiations frustrated everyone.
    • The horse's balkiness was a problem for the new rider.
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