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单词 wayward
释义
wayward
(once / 1862 pages)
adj

Someone wayward is a little stubborn and independent — they're determined to find their own way and are not easily controlled.
Being wayward can mean a few things, but they all have something to do with doing your own thing — often, going against what others want you to do. A rebellious student is wayward. A son who ignores his parent's advice is wayward. A politician who goes against everyone else in his political party is wayward. Wayward folks like to go their own way — and they often take the unexpected path.
WORD FAMILY
wayward: waywardest, waywardly
USAGE EXAMPLES
“I ask not that you guide my wayward son,” the King tells Noctis’s companions upon departing, “merely that you remain at his side.”
Washington Post(Dec 12, 2016)
An interception or two seemed inevitable for the Clemson quarterback prone to occasional bad decisions and wayward throws this season.
Los Angeles Times(Dec 31, 2016)
Albert Brooks played a wayward science-fiction writer who moves back home with Mom, played by Ms. Reynolds, in this comedy-drama, directed by Mr. Brooks.
New York Times(Dec 28, 2016)
adj resistant to guidance or discipline
wayward behavior
Syn
contrary, obstinate, perverse
disobedient
not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority
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