wayward
gb/wˈeɪwɚd/ us/wˈeɪwɚd/
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Anglais
kezelhetetlen, rakoncátlan, szeszélyes, kiszámíthatatlan, téves, elkalandozó, eltévedt, hűtlen
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1
rakoncátlan
C1
Schéma d’usage :
[a] wayward [child/teen/son/daughter]
His parents sent him to live with his aunt after he became increasingly wayward at school.
Miután az iskolában egyre kezelhetetlenebbé vált, a szülei elküldték, hogy a nagynénjénél lakjon.
The coach had a reputation for turning wayward teens into disciplined athletes.
Az edző híres volt arról, hogy a kezelhetetlen kamaszokból fegyelmezett sportolókat nevel.
She was worried that her little brother was becoming wayward after changing schools.
Exemples pédagogiques
The teacher said he was a wayward student.
A tanár azt mondta, hogy kezelhetetlen diák volt.
My parents worry about wayward teenagers.
A szüleim aggódnak a kezelhetetlen tinédzserek miatt.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use wayward for 'awkward' or 'weird'; it mainly means 'disobedient' or 'hard to control'.
Sens
disobedient and hard to control
Collocations
a wayward child
|a wayward teenager
|a wayward son
|a wayward daughter
|a wayward youth
|wayward behavior
|a wayward pupil
|a wayward student
|a wayward streak
|keep someone from becoming wayward
Synonymes
rebellious (often suggests actively resisting authority.)
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unruly (emphasizes lack of discipline and control.)
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headstrong (focuses on refusing advice more than breaking rules.)
Antonymes
obedient (willing to follow rules and instructions.)
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well-behaved (shows good manners and self-control.)
Thèmes
people
|family
|behavior
|education
Définition
Someone who is wayward does not obey rules and is hard to manage.
(Especially of a child or young person) difficult to control because they do not follow rules or advice.
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szeszélyes
B2
Schéma d’usage :
wayward [temper/mood/impulse/behavior]
The wayward weather ruined several outdoor events in a row.
A szeszélyes időjárás egymás után több szabadtéri rendezvényt is tönkretett.
His wayward temper made him difficult to work with.
Kiszámíthatatlan indulatai miatt nehéz volt vele együtt dolgozni.
The project kept stalling because of wayward decisions at the top.
Exemples pédagogiques
The train schedule is wayward today.
A vonatmenetrend ma teljesen kiszámíthatatlan.
Her mood can be wayward.
A hangulata szeszélyes tud lenni.
Erreur fréquente :
Wayward is not the same as 'random' in a mathematical sense; it usually implies troublesome unpredictability.
Sens
unpredictable; erratic
Collocations
a wayward temper
|a wayward mood
|wayward impulses
|wayward behavior
|a wayward imagination
|wayward decisions
|wayward choices
|wayward emotions
|wayward instincts
|wayward flights of fancy
Synonymes
erratic (stresses irregular, inconsistent change.)
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capricious (suggests sudden changes of mind or mood.)
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unpredictable (neutral term for not being easy to foresee.)
Antonymes
steady (stable and consistent over time.)
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reliable (can be trusted to behave consistently.)
Thèmes
behavior
|emotions
|daily_life
Définition
If something is wayward, it changes in an unexpected way and is hard to control.
Unpredictable and changeable in a way that is difficult to manage or rely on.
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Schéma d’usage :
wayward [route/path/course/trajectory]
A wayward shot hit the post instead of the net.
Egy eltévedt lövés a háló helyett a kapufát találta el.
The hikers backtracked after realizing they had taken a wayward path.
A túrázók visszafordultak, amikor rájöttek, hogy rossz úton mennek.
The conversation went wayward and never returned to the main topic.
Exemples pédagogiques
We took a wayward route and got lost.
Téves útvonalat választottunk, és eltévedtünk.
His thoughts went wayward.
Elkalandoztak a gondolatai.
Erreur fréquente :
Don’t confuse with 'toward'; wayward means 'going away from the right way'.
Sens
straying from the intended path
Collocations
a wayward path
|a wayward route
|a wayward course
|a wayward trajectory
|wayward steps
|a wayward journey
|a wayward glance
|wayward thoughts
|a wayward ball
|a wayward shot
Synonymes
off-course (often used for travel or a plan that has deviated.)
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astray (emphasizes being lost or away from the right place.)
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misdirected (stresses that the direction is wrong.)
Antonymes
direct (going straight toward a target or goal.)
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true (accurately following the intended line or direction.)
Thèmes
travel
|movement
|planning
Définition
Something wayward goes away from the planned or correct direction.
Deviating from the expected, planned, or correct course or direction.
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FORMAL
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hűtlen
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[a] wayward [husband/wife/spouse]
She refused to forgive her wayward husband after years of lies.
Évekig tartó hazugságok után nem volt hajlandó megbocsátani hűtlen férjének.
The novel portrays a wayward spouse trying to rebuild trust.
A regény egy hűtlen házastársat mutat be, aki megpróbálja újjáépíteni a bizalmat.
He was tired of being described as a wayward partner in the press.
Exemples pédagogiques
He was an unfaithful, wayward husband.
Hűtlen, félrelépő férj volt.
Erreur fréquente :
This use is much less common than 'disobedient'; it can sound old-fashioned or euphemistic.
Sens
unfaithful in a relationship
Collocations
a wayward husband
|a wayward wife
|a wayward spouse
|a wayward partner
Synonymes
unfaithful (direct and common term for not being loyal to a partner.)
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cheating (more informal and explicit.)
Antonymes
faithful (loyal to a partner and not having other relationships.)
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loyal (emphasizes commitment and devotion.)
Thèmes
relationships
|family
Définition
A wayward husband or wife has been unfaithful.
(Especially in the phrase wayward husband/wife) having sexual or romantic relationships outside a committed partnership.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
wayward
API
GB/wˈeɪwɚd/
US/wˈeɪwɚd/
Syllabes et accentuation
way - ward (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (way)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: wayward
Expressions
wayward child
1/wˈeɪwɚd t͡ʃˈaɪld/
fixed phrase
disobedient child
A child who does not behave well and is hard to manage.
Exemples
- The program offers mentoring for wayward children.
- She raised three kids, including one wayward child who later settled down.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He was a wayward child.
wayward son
1/wˈeɪwɚd sˈʌn/
fixed phrase
disobedient or straying son
A son who does not follow rules or who has gone in a bad direction in life.
Exemples
- After years away, the wayward son returned home to make amends.
- The story follows a wayward son trying to rebuild his relationship with his father.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He was the wayward son of the family.
wayward spouse
1/wˈeɪwɚd spˈaʊs/
fixed phrase
formal
unfaithful partner
A husband or wife who has had another relationship.
Exemples
- Friends urged her to leave her wayward spouse.
- The article discussed counseling options for couples after a wayward spouse admits an affair.
wayward youth
1/wˈeɪwɚd jˈuθ/
fixed phrase
troubled young person
A young person who often behaves badly or gets into trouble.
Exemples
- The charity supports wayward youth through counseling and job training.
- He worked as a social worker with wayward youth in the city.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The center helps wayward youth.