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wayward in German

wayward in German is eigensinnig, eigenwillig, launisch — wayward means stubbornly doing things one's own way, ignoring rules or expectations.

wayward in German

eigensinnig
adj
Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
eigenwillig
adj
Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
launisch
adj
Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
eigenwillig
adj
Obstinate, contrary and unpredictable.
unberechenbar
adj
Obstinate, contrary and unpredictable.
ungeraten
adj
Obstinate, contrary and unpredictable.
widerspenstig
adj
Obstinate, contrary and unpredictable.
ziellos
adj
(sports) Not on target.

What does "wayward" mean?

  1. adj Stubbornly doing things one's own way, ignoring rules or expectations.
    "The wayward teenager kept skipping school despite every warning."

wayward in a sentence

  • The wayward teenager kept skipping school despite every warning.
  • Her wayward brother had drifted from job to job for years.

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What is "wayward" in German?

"wayward" in German is eigensinnig, eigenwillig, launisch. wayward means: Stubbornly doing things one's own way, ignoring rules or expectations.

How do you use "wayward" in a sentence?

Example: "The wayward teenager kept skipping school despite every warning." In German, "wayward" is eigensinnig, eigenwillig, launisch.

Are there other ways to say "wayward" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "wayward": eigensinnig, eigenwillig, launisch, unberechenbar, ungeraten, widerspenstig.

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