Definitions

1. adjective

Wandering or straying from a correct or intended course; deviating from the norm or expected behavior.

“The errant hiker got lost in the woods due to her failure to read the map correctly.”

2. noun

A person or animal that is wandering or straying from a correct or intended course.

“The errant bird had flown far from its flock in search of food.”

3. verb

To move or proceed in a way that is not in line with a standard or expected course of action.

“She has been erring in her judgment lately, and it’s affecting her business decisions.”