Synonyms of wayward
62 similar words
Another word for wayward is determined. Other synonyms of wayward are resolved, vagabond, willful, intrepid and dogged.
Synonyms and similar words for wayward
adjectiveObstinate, contrary and unpredictable.
- adamant
- ardent
- grim
- untiring
- bent onCompletely determined; obstinate.
- bloody-minded
- bullheadedUnreasonably stubborn.
- certain
- chronic
- confirmed
- determinedDecided; resolute, possessing much determination; dogged.
- diehard
- doggedStubbornly persevering, steadfast.
- hard-hearted
- hard-nosed
- hardheaded
- headstrongDetermined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.
- immovable
- incalcitrantRecalcitrant.
- inflexible
- insistent
- intractable
- intransigentUnwilling to compromise or moderate a position; unreasonable; stubborn.
- intrepidFearless; bold; brave.
- inveterate
- mulishCharacteristic of a mule; stubborn, obstinate, or intractable.
- obdurate
- obstinate
- obstreperous
- peremptory
- persistent
- pertinacious
- pigheadedObstinate and stubborn to the point of stupidity.
- recalcitrant
- refractory
- resolute
- resolvedDetermined; fixed in one's purpose.
- rigid
- self-willed
- stalwart
- staunch
- steadfast
- steady
- stubborn
- stubborn as a muleExtremely stubborn.
- tenacious
- terminal
- thranStubborn; obstinate; pigheaded.
- tough
- truculent
- unbending
- uncompromising
- unyieldingNot giving in; not bending; stubborn.
- vehementShowing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.
- wilful
- willfulAmerican standard spelling of wilful.
- irrefragable obsolete
- peevish obsolete
- sullen obsolete
- thwart dated
Meaning of wayward
- adjective Given to a wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
- adjective Obstinate, contrary and unpredictable.
- adjective Not on target.
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Questions about synonyms of wayward
- What is another word for wayward?
- Wayward has 62 synonyms on Word.ws, such as determined, resolved, vagabond, willful, intrepid, dogged, headstrong and unyielding.
- What does wayward mean?
- Wayward means given to a wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.
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