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Definition wayward in American English

wayward adjective

adjective
/ˈweɪwərd/
1

a wayward child or someone with wayward behavior is difficult to control and does unexpected things

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2

not organized or controlled in the right way

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wayward thoughts

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Definition wayward in American English