Definition of wayward Wayward

/wejˈwɚd/ - [weywerd] - way•ward

We found 7 definitions of wayward from 5 different sources.

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What does wayward mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

wayward - resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior"
  contrary, obstinate, perverse
  disobedient not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority; "disobedient children"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • wayward (a.)
    Taking one's own way; disobedient; froward; perverse; willful.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • wayward
    Resistant to guidance or discipline.

Part of speech

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  • wayward, adjective.

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