way·ward (wā‘wərd)
adj.
- : following one’s own capricious, wanton, or depraved inclinations : ungovernable <a wayward child>
- : following no clear principle or law : unpredictable
- : 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.