wayward
Collocations
4VERB + WAYWARD
communicating
WAYWARD + NOUN
child, princess, son, streak, things
PREP.
with
ADV.
such
Definitions
adj
Given to a wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
He is a brilliant fellow when he chooses to work—one of the brightest intellects of the University, but he is wayward, dissipated, and unprincipled.
Fancies are like shadows . . . you can’t cage them, they’re such wayward, dancing things.
Obstinate, contrary and unpredictable.
Not on target.
Bulgaria's only attacking weapon was the wayward shooting of Martin Petrov, whereas England's attacking options were awash with movement in the shape of Rooney, Young and Walcott.
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6He is a brilliant fellow when he chooses to work—one of the brightest intellects of the University, but he is wayward, dissipated, and unprincipled.
WiktionaryFancies are like shadows . . . you can’t cage them, they’re such wayward, dancing things.
WiktionaryThe Ig Nobel awards are arguably the highlight of the scientific calendar. The prizes, which are the wayward son of the more righteous Nobels, are supposed to reward research that makes people laugh,
WiktionaryThe father had trouble communicating with his wayward son.
Tatoeba · #4027199The wayward son has returned.
Tatoeba · #5095968Fancies are like shadows . . . you can't cage them, they're such wayward, dancing things.
Tatoeba · #7917465