waywardness
Translation
waywardness, unruliness, obstinacy
Examples
The child's waywardness was a constant challenge.
The child's waywardness was a constant challenge.
Grammar Patterns
((the/sb.'s)) waywardness the state of being wayward Her waywardness worried her parents.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rebelliousness, unruliness, obstinacy; Antonyms: obedience, compliance
Etymology
From 'way' + '-ward' (direction) + '-ness' (state). Literally, the state of going one's own way, away from the correct path.
Memory Tips
Think of someone going 'away' from the right 'ward' (direction), following their own path stubbornly.