wayward

== English == === Etymology === Shortening of away +‎ -ward. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈweɪwə(ɹ)d/, enPR: wā'wərd Rhymes: -eɪwə(ɹ)d === Adjective === wayward (comparative more wayward, superlative most wayward) Given to a wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray. Obstinate, contrary and unpredictable. Synonyms: see Thesaurus:obstinate (sports) Not on target. ==== Synonyms ==== ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === wayward (plural waywards) (dated) Someone, especially a young woman or girl, who is wayward.