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froward

adjective
/ˈfrəʊərd/

Meaning

Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.

Example Sentences

The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.

Synonyms

stubborn, contrary, headstrong, disobedient, unmanageable

Antonyms

obedient, compliant, agreeable

Collocations

froward child, froward behavior, froward nature

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