wayward
English
/ˈweɪwɚd/
adj
Definitions
- given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray
- obstinate, contrary and unpredictable
- (sports) not on target
Etymology
Suffix from English away.
Origin
English
away
Gloss
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- auto-away English
- autoaway English
- away English
- awayness English
- awayward English
- breakaway English
- cutaway English
- driveaway English
- flyaway English
- foldaway English
- giveaway English
- hereaway English
- hideaway English
- hoistaway English
- meltaway English
- nonwaywardly English
- rollaway English
- runaway English
- soakaway English
- soaraway English
- stayaway English
- takeaway English
- tearaway English
- throwaway English
- towaway English
- tuckaway English
- unwayward English
- walkaway English
- way English
- waywardly English
- waywardness English
- away Middle English