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
  • Plenty of TikTok users lauded Zola's mischievous behavior and highlighted her lack of remorse.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In the series, the mischievous Cat and his sidekick, the ever-cautious Fish, strike out on kooky adventures that feature alphabet song sing-a-longs, tremendous tongue-twisters, and wondrous wordplay.
    Spenser Mestel, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of mischievous
Adjective
  • Unconventional and futuristic, Aquarius pushes us to break free from tradition, encouraging bold, rebellious choices in our wardrobe.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Tomás forbids it, but Paja, in the style of rebellious teens and younger siblings everywhere, ignores him.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of rebellious
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  • Salt And Oil Some cooks like to use coarse salt to remove stubborn messes on cast iron.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The year is 1600 and a stubborn British seaman piloting a Dutch ship washes ashore in Japan.
    Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of stubborn
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  • Krampus is rumored to punish children who have been naughty on the evening of Dec. 5, also known as Krampusnacht, by whipping them, eating them or dragging them to hell.
    Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Sometimes plotting a fantasy feels as naughty as enacting it.
    Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of naughty
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  • Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, a rebel force and former al-Qaeda affiliate, captured Damascus on Saturday night.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Moscow Confirms Syria's Assad Has Been Granted Political Asylum By Shannon McDonagh Freelance News Reporter Syria's chemical weapons are under scrutiny after rebel forces ousted President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, sparking fears of toxic materials falling into extremist hands.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of rebel
Adjective
  • If anything, the living conditions seemed to get worse.
    Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • That's not a bad stat to have on your Challenge resumé.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of bad
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, defiant members of parliament raced to the National Assembly building for delegation.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
  • From Supreme Court Rulings To Drunk Trespassers, The Pupfish Has Seen It All If the environmental threats to the Devils Hole pupfish weren’t enough, humanity has thrown its fair share of challenges at this defiant little fish that continues to maintain its meager numbers.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of defiant
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  • The district attorney’s office has charged Jones with one count of murder and one count of willful cruelty to a child causing possible injury or death.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Under civil tax law, fraudulent returns or willful attempts to evade taxes allow the IRS to examine records indefinitely.
    Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of willful
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