Wayward
(adjective)
- Difficult to control or predict.
- Not willing to conform to rules or standards.
- Inclined to go counter to what is expected or desired.
- Stubbornly resistant to guidance or discipline.
Origin:
Middle english wayward, from way + -ward.
Examples:
- The wayward teenager refused to follow his parent's rules.
- The wind was wayward and difficult to predict.
- The horse was wayward and kept trying to throw its rider.
- The company's wayward CEO was finally removed from his position.
- The wayward dog refused to come when called.