wayward

Example Sentences

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“It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over” centers on a wayward traveler in a post-apocalyptic, decaying landscape.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

The identity of her father is unknown, but she aches for her mother who, as a wayward teenager, quickly handed off newborn Annie to her grandmother before disappearing from their lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

In recent months, the King has been treading a balancing act in dealing with his wayward brother.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Despite winning the Champions League in 2021, Werner endured a difficult stint at Stamford Bridge and was often criticised for his wayward finishing.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Clinging to its rusted hull, just our heads poking out of the water, we stared at the lighthouse and the barren little island that anchored it, but saw no sign of my wayward therapist.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs