froward

adjective
UK: /ˈfrəʊ.wəd/
US: /ˈfroʊ.wərd/

  1. Unwilling to obey or do what is asked; stubbornly contrary. Describes someone difficult to deal with because they resist authority or suggestions.

    1. The froward child refused to eat his vegetables.
    2. Dealing with his froward attitude requires a lot of patience and understanding.

  2. Characterized by disobedience and a lack of cooperation; willfully difficult to manage or control. Often used to describe behavior that is deliberately resistant.

    1. Her froward behavior got her into trouble at school.
    2. The froward group of students openly challenged the new school policies.

Synonyms

contrary obstinate willful rebellious disobedient wayward headstrong intractable

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The word "froward" in English means: Unwilling to obey or do what is asked; stubbornly contrary. Describes someone difficult to deal with because they resist authority or suggestions., Characterized by disobedience and a lack of cooperation; willfully difficult to manage or control. Often used to describe behavior that is deliberately resistant..

The phonetic transcription of "froward" is /ˈfrəʊ.wəd/ in British English and /ˈfroʊ.wərd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "froward": contrary, obstinate, willful, rebellious, disobedient, wayward, headstrong, intractable.

Example usage of "froward": "The froward child refused to eat his vegetables.". More examples on the page.