way·ward (wərd)
adj.

  1. : following one’s own capricious, wanton, or depraved inclinations : ungovernable <a wayward child>
  2. : following no clear principle or law : unpredictable
  3. : opposite to what is desired or expected : untoward <a wayward fate>

[Middle English, short for awaiward, turned away, perverse : awai, away; see away + -ward, -ward.]

way’ward·ly adv.
way’ward·ness n.

If you know me, this is me.