Wayward (Adjective)
Meaning
Resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The wayward child refused to listen to her parents and continued to throw a tantrum in the store.
- Her wayward nature made it difficult for her to hold down a job, as she would often show up late or not at all.
- The wayward teenager was constantly getting into trouble at school, pushing the limits and testing the patience of her teachers.
- The wayward artist's unconventional style and refusal to conform to traditional norms made her a polarizing figure in the art world.
- The wayward politician's erratic behavior and tendency to speak his mind without thinking had earned him a reputation as a loose cannon.