way.ward
adj.(形容词)Given to or marked by willful, often perverse deviation from what is desired, expected, or required in order to gratify one`s own impulses or inclinations.See Synonyms at contrary ,unruly 任性的:具有或以任性为特征的,通常与为了满足某人自己的冲动或癖好所期待、盼望或要求的完全相反参见 contrary,unrulySwayed or prompted by caprice; unpredictable.难以捉摸的或反复无常的;无法预言的
来源:Middle English 中古英语 short for awaiward [turned away, perverse] awaiward的简写 [被挡开的,倔强的] awai [away] * see away awai [离开的] *参见 away-ward [-ward] -ward [向…的]
【引伸】
way.wardly
adv.(副词)way.wardness
n.(名词)