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wayward [ˈweıwəd] ADJ

wayward

任性的 rènxìngde

wayward

难驾驭的 nán jiàyù de

▶ waywardly ADV

▶ waywardness N

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He is described as a wicked and wayward young man. en.wikipedia.org

His distribution was somewhat wayward and his crosses when going forward rarely reached their intended target. en.wikipedia.org

This is probably due to his wayward character. en.wikipedia.org

He grew up in wild and wayward ways. en.wikipedia.org

He was a strong moralist and always helped his wayward friends. en.wikipedia.org

These sallies made an occasional appearance in class and were an effective deterrant to wayward pupils. en.wikipedia.org

The building was once an old age home for sick and dying wayward sailors. en.wikipedia.org

He gathered a group of wayward young men, with him as their chief, and engaged in piracy. en.wikipedia.org

It tells the story of a lively and wayward spirit coming to terms with the realities of age and death. en.wikipedia.org

In addition to excommunication, members may be shunned, a practice that limits social contacts to shame the wayward member into returning to the church. en.wikipedia.org

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