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Wayward
Meaning
Adj
●
Given to
wilful
,
perverse
deviation
from the
expected
norm
;
tending
to stray.
●
Obstinate,
contrary
and unpredictable.
●
In Sports:
Not on target.
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Origin
wayward
English
-ward
English
-weard
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
way
English
weg
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Obstinate
Capricious
Froward
Witherward
Obdurate
Disobedient
Insubordinate
Undisciplined
Perverse
Headstrong
Stubborn
Contrary
Willful
Related
Errant
Hapless
Fiery
Drunken
Lone
Stray
Mischievous
Miscreant
Recalcitrant
Feeble
Crazed
Unruly
Valiant
Rebellious
Treacherous
Demented
Beleaguered
Wily
Gallant
Callow
Unsuspecting
Devilish
Forlorn
Deranged
Murderous
Savage
Angry
Prodigal
Rowdy
Restless
Misplaced
Delusional
Misfit
Bumbling
Astray
Soulless
Mysterious
Straggler
Myopic
Incorrigible
Luckless
Dashing
Startled
Impetuous
Hopeless
Cursed
Lusty
Foolish
Fledgling
Sullen
Furious
Boisterous
Upset
Tempestuous
Malevolent
Depressed
Ponderous
Ruffian
Helpless
Anxious
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