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wayward

adjective

Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
W
Ends with
D
Contains
AY
Scrabble score
17

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ˈweɪwɚd/

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray

  2. Obstinate, contrary and unpredictable

  3. Not on target

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Synonyms

capriciouscontrarydisobedientfrowardheadstronginsubordinateobdurateobstinateperverseundisciplinedwillfulwitherward

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