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wayward

adjective

/ˈweɪwərd/

Meaning

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.

The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.

wayward child

unruly, headstrong, stubborn, defiant, rebellious

obedient, compliant, disciplined

wayward child, wayward behavior, wayward son, wayward path

Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.

involving or consisting of many parts or elements

unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed

appearing to be true or real

elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.