froward

Synonyms

contrary perverse untoward wayward refractory fractious disobedient

Antonyms

favorable docile amenable ductile agreeable obedient frown [see favor]

Fro"ward, a. Etym: [Fro + -ward. See Fro, and cf. Fromward.] Defn: Not willing to yield or compIy with what is required or is reasonable; perverse; disobedient; peevish; as, a froward child. A froward man soweth strife. Prov. xvi. 28. A froward retention of custom is as turbulent a thing as innovation. Bacon. Syn. -- Untoward; wayward; unyielding; ungovernable: refractory; obstinate; petulant; cross; peevish. See Perverse. -- Fro"ward*ly, adv. -- Fro"ward*ness, n.

froward - Similar Words

fromward fromwards enfroward forward romeward forwards foreward toward reward onward