Definitions

1. adjective

Having a tendency to behave in a rebellious or unpredictable manner; stubbornly refusing to follow rules or conventions.

“She was described as wayward and difficult to manage, always challenging authority.”

2. noun

A person who behaves in a wayward or rebellious manner; a stubborn or unmanageable person.

“The wayward child caused trouble at school, refusing to listen to the teacher.”