Associations to the word «Wayward»
Noun
Adjective
Adverb
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 are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.