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wayward

/weɪwərd/ adjective · British & US
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What does wayward mean?

adjective

Having a tendency to behave in a stubbornly independent or unpredictable way; unruly or disobedient.

Example

"The wayward child refused to listen to her parents' instructions."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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