Meaning of the word wayward in English

What does wayward mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wayward

US /ˈweɪ.wɚd/
UK /ˈweɪ.wəd/

Adjective

difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior

Example:
The teacher struggled with the wayward student.
Her wayward curls refused to stay in place.