froward

adjective

ˈfrō-(w)ərd How to pronounce froward (audio)
Definition of frowardnext
1
as in mischievous
engaging in or marked by childish misbehavior their froward pranks are not appropriate in the workplace

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2
as in rebellious
given to resisting authority or another's control froward students sent to the office for chronic disciplinary problems

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3
as in stubborn
given to resisting control or discipline by others acting like a froward preschooler is not going to get you what you want

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for froward
  1. mischievous
  2. rebellious
  3. stubborn
  4. naughty
  5. rebel
  6. bad
  7. defiant
  8. willful
Adjective
  • Her mischievous blue eyes and sparkle are remembered with fondness.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
  • There was a brief flurry of excitement this week when Coritiba, a club in the Brazilian second division, announced that Neymar would be signing for them, but that turned out to be the result of some mischievous scamps who hacked their website.
    Nick Miller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of mischievous
Adjective
  • Illiberal leaders select their cabinet members in the same way that emperors used to choose the governors of rebellious provinces: What matters most is the appointee’s loyalty and capacity to resist being suborned or co-opted by others.
    Ivan Krastev, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The news is a huge deal because rebellious Prince Fiyero is the ultimate catch for the students and Galinda.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of rebellious
Adjective
  • Too light, and stubborn product residue, oil, and impurities linger.
    Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The rebuild the Hawks tried to put behind them this season is clinging to them like stubborn lint.
    Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of stubborn
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  • Making things worse, someone out there was naughty, preventing Santa from conducting his typical year-end rally in the stock market.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2025
  • A little naughty and a little nice, the delectable scent spotlights black cherry, Bourbon vanilla, hazelnut and almond cream.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of naughty
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  • Our Most Popular Stories of 2024 The artifacts of ancient technologies, the allure of rebel science, and many, many ghosts.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Washington is now taking cautious steps to navigate its approach to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the main rebel faction that took down the government in Damascus.
    Natasha Frost, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of rebel
Adjective
  • Trump's first term was considered really bad at -4%.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Related to this, the second Trump administration begins in a much worse fiscal place as the first Trump government did in 2016.
    Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of bad
Adjective
  • Even physically, Williams shares an ape’s frank gaze and defiant chin.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The movie — which was originally released in 1990 — stars actor Macaulay Culkin as the defiant eight-year-old Kevin McAllister, who accidentally gets left at home while his family goes on vacation to Paris for Christmas.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of defiant
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  • After the March 19 incident, Huger, 61, was charged with a DUI and DWI, negligently driving a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner endangering property, life, and person, as well as recklessly driving a vehicle in wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons and property.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The boy’s parents also never made an official claim of willful misconduct or said the vaccine harmed their son, the justices noted.
    Katie Smith, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of willful
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