ˈfrō(w)ə(r)d, -ōrd adjective
Etymology: Middle English froward, fraward, from fra, fro from + -ward — more at fro
1. : habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition : perverse
of a vehement and untamable mind, froward beyond control — John Bennett
2. archaic : adverse , unfavorable
Synonyms: see contrary