errant
What is another word for errant? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Straying from what is normal, expected, or proper; behaving badly.
Antonyms
How to use errant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
errant knight
errant behaviour
errant shot
knight-errant
Etymology
From Old French errant, "wandering, traveling," ultimately tied to both Latin iter ("journey") and errare ("to wander, err") — a doublet of the word "arrant."
Full origin of errant →Frequently asked questions
What does “errant” mean?
The word “errant” means straying from what is normal, expected, or proper; behaving badly. In plain terms, describes something or someone that has wandered off course, whether literally (a stray ball) or in behaviour (a misbehaving person).
How do you pronounce “errant”?
“Errant” is pronounced EHRNT (/ˈɛɹənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “errant” in a sentence?
Here is “errant” used in a sentence: “The teacher had a quiet word with her errant students.”
What part of speech is “errant”?
Depending on how it is used, “errant” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “errant” come from?
The word “errant” comes from Latin. From Old French errant, "wandering, traveling," ultimately tied to both Latin iter ("journey") and errare ("to wander, err") — a doublet of the word "arrant.".
How many meanings does “errant” have?
“Errant” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: straying from what is normal, expected, or proper; behaving badly.
