wayward
IPA: wˈeɪwɝd
adjective
- Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
- Obstinate, contrary and unpredictable.
- (sports) Not on target.
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Examples of "wayward" in Sentences
- Children are usually wayward.
- Now the artcle can get really wayward.
- A wayward lights the branch of one tree.
- The press complains of the waywardness of the alien.
- But men is particularly tired of this wayward family.
- The bishop supported the wayward priest's application.
- I will commend the deserving and encourage the wayward.
- I have increased the emphasis on his waywardness and irresponsibility.
- Some of the sentences are clumsily constructed, and punctuation is wayward.
- But men are tire easily of their playthings, particularly in this wayward family.
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