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wayward

[wey-werd] / ˈweɪ wərd /


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Coast Guard searched the area but could not find the wayward pup.

From Los Angeles Times

The House of Windsor normally prefers semi-enforced exile in order to humble wayward members.

From The Wall Street Journal

She will get the money, but only if she agrees to her stepsister’s unusual proposal: to marry her wayward fiance, who comes from a wealthy family but also has a rap sheet.

From Los Angeles Times

Amidst the hedonistic lifestyle, the duo were also drifting apart, but they managed to create a second classic album - the wayward, tense and aptly-titled The Art Of Falling Apart.

From BBC

The Egyptian's shooting was also wild and wayward when he carved out shooting chances later in the half, his head bowed in disappointment at his own efforts.

From BBC