Meaning wayward
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late 14c., shortening of aweiward "turned away," from way (adv.), shortening of away + -ward. Related: Waywardly; waywardness.
Source: etymonline.com

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perverse, capricious
Source: eenglish.in

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(adj) resistant to guidance or discipline
Source: beedictionary.com

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Wilfully doing what you want.
Source: myths.e2bn.org

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given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray obstinate, contrary and unpredictable (sports) not on target * date=September 2, 2011 |author=Phil McNulty |title=Bu [..]
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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