adjective
given to or marked by willful, often perverse deviation from what is desired, expected, or required
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The wayward student was constantly getting into trouble for not following school rules.
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My wayward cat keeps sneaking out of the house when I'm not looking.
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That wayward driver almost caused an accident by swerving in and out of lanes.
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Her wayward thoughts led her down a path of self-destruction.