Associations to the word «Wayward»

Wiktionary

WAYWARD, adjective. Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray
WAYWARD, adjective. Obstinate, contrary and unpredictable
WAYWARD, adjective. (sports) not on target

Dictionary definition

WAYWARD, adjective. Resistant to guidance or discipline; "Mary Mary quite contrary"; "an obstinate child with a violent temper"; "a perverse mood"; "wayward behavior".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley