Vocabulary Entry

wayward

|adjective • noun

adjective

behaving or moving in a way that is difficult to control or predict; following one's own inclinations

Example Sentences

"The wayward child often wandered off during family outings."

"Her wayward nature made it hard for her to stick to a routine."

"He had a wayward sense of humor that some found amusing while others did not."

noun

Example Sentences

"He was considered a wayward in his youth, often getting into trouble."

"The waywards of the tribe were often looked down upon for not adhering to tradition."

"She often felt like a wayward in a world that demanded conformity."