wayward
Example Sentences
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Administration officials say they are trying to strengthen the West and put a wayward Europe back on track.
Brydon Carse was wayward early, but tightened up his line and length to pose a threat, as did skipper Ben Stokes when he came on after lunch.
From Barron's
Bar Carse's wayward spell with the new ball, England collectively found their fullest length of the series.
From BBC
What’s notable about the film is how harsh it is on both the wayward son and the wealthy dad, who is on the cusp of being elected governor of California.
They have been wasteful with the bat, wayward with the ball and have dropped catches.
From BBC
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