Balky (adjective)

Being stubborn or uncooperative, refusing to follow instructions or do what is expected.

Origin:

The word "balky" is a dialectal variation of the word "balk" which means "to stop abruptly" in the early 19th century. the word is used to describe something that is stubborn or uncooperative.

Examples:

1. The mule was balky and refused to move.
2. The software was balky and kept crashing.
3. The employee was balky and refused to follow the company's policies.
4. The balky computer wouldn't start until I unplugged it.
5. The balky horse refused to move until the rider got off his back.