wayward

• Описывает кого-то или что-то, что трудно контролировать, непредсказуемо или непослушно.

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.

   Непослушный

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

   Synonymscontrarydisobedientheadstrongintractableobstinateperverserecalcitrantrefractorystubbornungovernableunmanageableunrulywild

   Antonymsamenablecompliantcooperativedocilegovernablemanageableobedienttractable

2. Erratic or unpredictableB2formal

   Moving or behaving in an irregular or unpredictable way.

   Непостоянный

   • 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.

   Synonymscapriciouschangeableerraticfickleinconstantmercurialunpredictableunstablevolatilewhimsical

   Antonymsconstantpredictableregularsteady