Fractious (adjective)

1. Easily irritated or annoyed; quarrelsome.
2. Uncooperative and resistant to control or authority.
3. Tending to cause trouble or become unruly.

Origin:

The word fractious comes from the latin word fractus meaning broken or shattered. it was originally used to describe broken or shattered objects, but came to be used to describe behavior that is difficult to control or manage.

Examples:

1. The fractious child refused to obey his parents.
2. The fractious horse would not be ridden by anyone.
3. The fractious dog barked at everyone who passed by.
4. The fractious meeting was dominated by argument.
5. The fractious students disrupted the class with their constant chatter.