baulkier
/ˈbɔːkiər/Definitions
1. adjective
Comparative form of baulk, describing something that is more reluctant or unwilling to act or cooperate.
“The baulkier the witness became, the more the lawyers struggled to get a statement out of them.”
2. noun
Comparative form of baulk, describing something that is more a hindrance or an obstacle.
“The baulkier part of the road made the journey even more treacherous.”