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wayward in Spanish

wayward in Spanish is caprichoso, desobediente, díscolo — wayward means stubbornly doing things one's own way, ignoring rules or expectations.

wayward in Spanish

caprichoso
adj
Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
desobediente
adj
Given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
díscolo
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 Spanish?

"wayward" in Spanish is caprichoso, desobediente, díscolo. 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 Spanish, "wayward" is caprichoso, desobediente, díscolo.

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

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "wayward": caprichoso, desobediente, díscolo.

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