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    wayward
    /ˈweɪwəd/

    adjective

    • 1. difficult to control or predict because of wilful or perverse behaviour: "a wayward adolescent"

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  2. Wayward means doing only what you want and often changing your behaviour in a way that is difficult to control. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, usage and examples of wayward from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. Learn the meaning, synonyms, and examples of the adjective wayward, which means following one's own capricious, wanton, or depraved inclinations. See also the word history, etymology, and related entries of wayward.

  4. Learn the meaning of wayward, an old-fashioned adjective that describes someone or something that does not behave or move as expected. Find synonyms, related words, and examples of wayward in different contexts and languages.

  5. Someone wayward is a little stubborn and independent — they're determined to find their own way and are not easily controlled. Being wayward can mean a few things, but they all have something to do with doing your own thing — often, going against what others want you to do.

  6. Learn the meaning of wayward, an adjective that describes someone or something that behaves in a selfish, bad, or unpredictable way. Find synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and usage examples of wayward in British and American English.

  7. Wayward means disobedient, unruly, or unpredictable. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this adjective, as well as related words and phrases.

  8. Find 142 similar and opposite words for wayward, an adjective meaning given to resisting authority or control. See definitions, examples, and synonym chooser for wayward and its synonyms.