wayward

• يصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يصعب التحكم فيه أو التكهن بسلوكه أو يكون عصيًا على الانقياد. ويُستعمل أيضًا للدلالة على العناد وعدم الاستقرار في السلوك.

Describes someone or something that is difficult to control, unpredictable, or disobedient.

1. Difficult to controlB2formal

   Tending to behave in a willful or unpredictable manner; difficult to manage or guide.

   عنيد لا يمكن السيطرة عليه

   • The wayward child refused to listen to his parents.
   • She tried to tame the wayward horse.
   • His wayward behavior caused problems at school.

   المرادفاتcontrarydisobedientheadstrongintractableobstinateperverserecalcitrantrefractorystubbornungovernableunmanageableunrulywild

   الأضدادamenablecompliantcooperativedocilegovernablemanageableobedienttractable

2. Erratic or unpredictableB2formal

   Moving or behaving in an irregular or unpredictable way.

   متقلب

   • The wayward wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
   • Her wayward thoughts kept her from focusing on the task.
   • The boat followed a wayward course through the storm.

   المرادفاتcapriciouschangeableerraticfickleinconstantmercurialunpredictableunstablevolatilewhimsical

   الأضدادconstantpredictableregularsteady