Definition of Wayward

off the expected path

Examples of Wayward in a sentence

We went wayward on our journey and arrived two hours late.  🔊

Ever since leaving college during his first year, Ken has been a wayward young man who cannot keep a job.  🔊

The wayward minister stole the church’s money and fled the country with his mistress.  🔊

Although Jill was married, her wayward heart encouraged her to break her marital vows.  🔊

Kurt could not keep a wayward strand of hair out of his eyes.  🔊

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