transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈwā-wərd ]
adjective
Etymology: Middle English, short for awayward turned away, from away, adverb + -ward
Date: 14th century
1. : following one's own capricious, wanton, or depraved inclinations : ungovernable
a wayward child
2. : following no clear principle or law : unpredictable
3. : opposite to what is desired or expected : untoward
wayward fate
Synonyms: see contrary
• way·ward·ly adverb
• way·ward·ness noun