wayward

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Synonyms: nayward, awayward, hayward, sayward

Antonyms: nayward, awayward, hayward, sayward

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Adjective

1. Given to a [[wilful]], [[perverse]] [[deviation]] from the [[expected]] [[norm]]; tending to [[stray]].
2. [[obstinate|Obstinate]], [[contrary]] and [[unpredictable]].
3. {{lb|en|sports}} Not on target.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|dated}} Someone, especially a young woman or girl, who is wayward.

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