froward — stubbornly contrary and disobedient; difficult to deal with
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: stubbornly contrary and disobedient; difficult to deal with
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfroʊwərd/
Korean meaning: 고집스럽게 반항적이고 불순종하는; 다루기 어려운
Korean pronunciation: **프로**워드
Example Sentences
- Despite the teacher's best efforts, the froward student continued to disrupt the class.
- My froward cat refuses to use the expensive new bed I bought and sleeps in cardboard boxes instead.
- The froward employee ignored company policies and did everything his own way.
froward
ADJECTIVE//ˈfroʊwərd//
stubbornly contrary and disobedient; difficult to deal with
a young student crosses their arms and turns away from the teacher with a scowling expression. The child deliberately knocks over pencils and papers on their desk while refusing to look at the lesson. The teacher approaches with a concerned but frustrated expression, trying to get the student's attention. Other students in the background look uncomfortable and distracted by the disruptive behavior. Some classmates exchange worried glances while others try to continue their work. someone being stubbornly contrary and disobedient, difficult to deal with
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Origin
From Old English 'fromweard', combining 'from' (away) and '-weard' (direction). The word literally meant 'turning away from' and evolved to describe someone who turns away from proper behavior or compliance.
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“Despite the teacher's best efforts, the froward student continued to disrupt the class.”
“My froward cat refuses to use the expensive new bed I bought and sleeps in cardboard boxes instead.”
“The froward employee ignored company policies and did everything his own way.”
“Even the GPS seemed froward today, constantly recalculating and leading us in circles.”
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