English to Dutch Meaning of wayward - eigenzinnig

Wayward :

eigenzinnig

adjective

eigenzinnig, ongehinderd, opzettelijk, kalm, onvermijdelijk, heerszuchtig, autocratisch, kregel, humoristisch, grillig, vreemd, prikkelbaar, slecht, vuurvast, roekeloos, niet te beheersen, onstuimig, gewelddadig, herriemaker, Boheems, oproerig, baldadig, wanordelijk, schaamteloos, wulps, dictatoriaal, arbitrair, despotisch, gratis, onhandelbaar, onbescheiden

Wayward :: eigenzinnigWaywardly :: balsturigWaywardness :: eigenzinnigheid

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Definitions of wayward in English

Adjective(1) resistant to guidance or discipline

Examples of wayward in English

(1) She takes the rap for her wayward brother, going to jail for his crimes.(2) He then had to deal with the increasingly wayward behaviour of his younger daughter, Joanna.(3) However, in 1998, I changed my wayward behaviour and, within a few months, closed all but one account.(4) Still, she did a great job of taking the media spotlight off her wayward brother, Michael.(5) I flatter myself by thinking that some wayward janitor refuses to wash it off because he agrees with the sentiment.(6) Your wayward attitude and ill-conceived policies have done great harm to this country.(7) The shamans believe this was caused by a wayward spirit who reneged on their deal.(8) I liked it better when it was a home for wayward boys and girls!(9) Anyone who has had to manage wayward or unruly livestock will know that the easiest way to do so is with food.(10) Now, he shoulders much of the blame for Daniel's wayward behaviour.(11) Teachers should also take a lead in helping correct the misconception of the now wayward pupils.(12) Later he was even prepared to rule that wayward parents should be sent on special parenting courses to teach them how to behave better.(13) This was supposed to be a feel-good story about a mission to save a wayward cow.(14) Many believe that the law will destroy efforts to reform a wayward youth.(15) His threat, seen as a ploy to call wayward allies to heel, prompted a rousing statement of support yesterday.(16) A fabulous young woman leading a project for wayward pupils explained how difficult it was for boys in her community.

Related Phrases of wayward

(1) wayward ::

eigenzinnig

(2) way ::

manier

(3) ward ::

afdeling

Related Phrases of wayward

(1) wayward ::

eigenzinnig

(2) way ::

manier

(3) ward ::

afdeling

Synonyms

Adjective

1. willful ::

opzettelijk

2. headstrong ::

koppig

3. stubborn ::

eigenwijs

4. obstinate ::

koppig

5. obdurate ::

verstokt

6. perverse ::

pervers

7. contrary ::

tegendeel

8. disobedient ::

ongehoorzaam

9. insubordinate ::

opstandig

10. undisciplined ::

ongedisciplineerd

11. rebellious ::

opstandig

12. defiant ::

uitdagend

13. uncooperative ::

weigerachtig

14. recalcitrant ::

weerspannige

15. unruly ::

onhandelbaar

16. wild ::

wild

17. unmanageable ::

onhandelbaar

18. erratic ::

grillige

19. difficult ::

moeilijk

20. impossible ::

onmogelijk

21. refractory ::

vuurvast

Antonyms

1. amenable ::

vatbaar

2. compliant ::

compliant

3. docile ::

volgzaam

4. obedient ::

gehoorzaam

5. submissive ::

onderdanig

6. tractable ::

handelbaar

Different Forms

wayward, waywardly, waywardness

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