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

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.