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wayward

way·ward

UK/ˈweɪwə(ɹ)d/ US/ˈweɪwɜrd/ uncommon dated

adjective

1.

resistant to guidance or discipline

  • “Mary Mary quite contrary”
  • “an obstinate child with a violent temper”
  • “a perverse mood”
  • “wayward behavior”

Origin

Shortening of away + -ward.

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