Waywardness

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪwɝdˈnɛs/

Waywardness (noun)

  1. The quality of acting in an unpredictable way, not following rules or plans.
  2. A tendency to resist guidance and choose your own path, even when it causes problems.
  3. The state of moving away from a goal or direction, often without clear reason.

Examples

  • Her waywardness caused problems at work.
  • The team struggled with his waywardness during training.