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wayward vs obstinate

obstinate vs wayward

wayward and obstinate both are adjectives.

wayward is not a verb while obstinate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wayward No Yes No No
obstinate No Yes Yes No
As adjectives, wayward and obstinate are synonyms defined as:
  • wayward and obstinate: resistant to guidance or discipline
Other synonyms of wayward include contrary, perverse.
wayward (adjective) obstinate (adjective)
resistant to guidance or discipline tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
resistant to guidance or discipline
stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
wayward (verb) obstinate (verb)
persist stubbornly
Difference between wayward and obstinate

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