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wayward in Italian

wayward in Italian is contrario, disobbediente, ostinato — wayward means stubbornly doing things one's own way, ignoring rules or expectations.

wayward in Italian

contrario
adj
Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
disobbediente
adj
Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
ostinato
adj
Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
ribelle
adj
Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.

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."
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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 Italian?

"wayward" in Italian is contrario, disobbediente, ostinato. 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 Italian, "wayward" is contrario, disobbediente, ostinato.

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

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "wayward": contrario, disobbediente, ostinato, ribelle.

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