wayward

traviato, ribelle

Che si comporta male o segue una strada diversa da quella che gli altri si aspettano o desiderano.

In inglese semplice: Behaving badly or choosing a path different from what others expect or want.

• They worried about their wayward son.
• The teacher tried to help a wayward student.
• She returned home after several wayward years.

Sinonimi: unruly, rebellious

Contrari: obedient

Espressioni comuni: wayward child, wayward son

capriccioso, ostinato

Difficile da controllare o prevedere, e poco disposto a comportarsi come vogliono gli altri.

In inglese semplice: Difficult to control or predict, and unwilling to behave as others want.

• Her wayward temper made teamwork difficult.
• The horse grew more wayward as we approached the gate.
• His wayward moods could change without warning.

Sinonimi: willful, contrary, unpredictable

Contrari: compliant

Espressioni comuni: wayward temperament, wayward behavior

fuori bersaglio, impreciso

Che va nella direzione sbagliata e manca il bersaglio previsto.

In inglese semplice: Going in the wrong direction and missing the intended target.

• His wayward shot missed the goal.
• A wayward ball broke the window.
• The team lost possession after another wayward pass.

Sinonimi: off-target, inaccurate, errant

Contrari: accurate

Espressioni comuni: wayward shot, wayward pass