Strayer

Pronunciation: /ˈstreɪər/

Strayer (noun)

  1. A person who goes away from the planned route, group, or activity.
  2. An animal that has left its group and is alone or far from where it should be.
  3. A person whose attention or thoughts move away from the main topic.

Examples

  • A strayer ignores the plan and walks in the wrong direction.
  • The strayer forgot the route and kept going past the turn.