Deviant and Wayward

Deviant adjective - Departing from some accepted standard of what is normal.

Wayward and deviant are semantically related. in abnormal topic. In some cases you can use "Wayward" instead an adjective "Deviant", when it comes to topics like perverted, nonconformist.

Nearby Words: deviate, deviation, deviance

Wayward adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Deviant and wayward are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deviant" instead an adjective "Wayward".