wayward

Untoward is a related term of wayward.

As adjectives the difference between untoward and wayward

is that untoward is unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous while wayward is given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.

As adjectives the difference between wayward and unthinkable

is that wayward is given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray while unthinkable is incapable of being believed; incredible.

As adjectives the difference between wayward and wanton

is that wayward is given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray while wanton is (obsolete) undisciplined, unruly; not able to be controlled.

As a noun wanton is

a pampered or coddled person.

As a verb wanton is

to rove and ramble without restraint, rule, or limit; to revel; to play loosely; to frolic.

As adjectives the difference between going and wayward

is that going is likely to continue; viable while wayward is given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray.

As a verb going

is .

As a noun going

is a departure.

As a noun caprice

is an impulsive, seemingly unmotivated notion or action.

As an adjective wayward is

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

As a proper noun moody

is .

As an adjective wayward is

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

As adjectives the difference between wayward and rebellious

is that wayward is given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray while rebellious is showing rebellion.

As adjectives the difference between wayward and leeward

is that wayward is given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray while leeward is on the side sheltered from the wind; in that direction.

As an adverb leeward is

away from the direction from which the wind is blowing downwind.

As adjectives the difference between wayward and ungovernable

is that wayward is given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray while ungovernable is not governable.

As adjectives the difference between wayward and crotchety

is that wayward is given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray while crotchety is cranky]], disagreeable, or stubborn, especially if prone to odd whims or [[fancy|fancies.