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. wayward
  7. bad
  8. defiant
Adjective
  • Paramount Great Again hat, but didn’t expect the mischievous executive to turn up in Edinburgh wearing the headgear.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Reports from across the UK show the mischievous character lurking outside windows and startling passersby.
    — Gina Park, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of mischievous
Adjective
  • Its central character, Missie, a rebellious young woman who joins military intelligence, was inspired by Sue, who died in 2023 at age 99.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Follow rebellious 16-year-old Holden Caufield to New York City in Catcher in the Rye, in a tale that will evoke both humor and empathy from readers in equal measure.
    — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of rebellious
Adjective
  • United’s struggle to break down stubborn defensive sides is a problem that predates Carrick.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • This one features glycerin, stearic acid, and allantoin to help repair cracks and stubborn dry spots.
    — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of stubborn
Adjective
  • Romantic, criminal and naughty hijinks ensue and bonds are tested — and ultimately reinforced.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Queen Elizabeth—long known as a lover of horses—was a frequent recipient of the pony’s naughty side, like in 2017, when Corporal Cruachan attempted to take a bite of the flowers the queen was holding during a visit to Stirling Castle.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of naughty
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  • The outbreak is unfolding in some of the most challenging conditions imaginable, with rebel threats and intense population movements.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Trump has increasingly embraced Sharaa, the former commander of al Qaeda’s Nusra Front who broke ties with the global jihadist network in 2016 and led the rebel coalition that overthrew Assad.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of rebel
Adjective
  • Is Joe Biden’s wayward son trying to land a lucrative podcast deal or taking one last stand to clear his name as his father battles cancer?
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • New images from a NASA satellite orbiting the moon reveal a fresh, 60-foot-wide crater formed by a wayward SpaceX rocket that slammed into the lunar surface earlier this month.
    — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of wayward
Adjective
  • Poor Anton has been left out of the drama all day, an effort by Billie and Samir to prevent an already bad futzing from escalating to something severe, and that’s never where Anton likes to be.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Although rarely seen, its reemergence earlier this summer is a signal of how bad the region’s ongoing drought has gotten, as well as a warning for the difficult months ahead.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of bad
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  • Captured after years on the run and sentenced to life in 2017, Mladic remained defiant and unrepentant, still revered by some Serbs as a nationalist hero.
    — Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Bringing it on board with the White House’s latest effort to subdue an Iranian leadership stubbornly defiant after almost six months of war, however, is an extremely tall order.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of defiant
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“Froward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/froward. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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