wayward

/ˈweɪwə(ɹ)d/adj

Middle School

Given to a wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.

Obstinate, contrary and unpredictable.

Not on target.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adamant ardent bent on bloody-minded bullheaded certain chronic confirmed determined diehard dogged hard-hearted hard-nosed hardheaded headstrong

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

hayward heyward

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

wad wag wah wai wal wan war was wat wax

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aaa aba abc abe abs ace ach ada ade age

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

wad awad duwe nypd wada wadi waid wald wand weed

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