Unctuous and Wayward

Unctuous

Unctuous adjective - Not being or expressing what one appears to be or express.

Wayward and unctuous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wayward" instead an adjective "Unctuous".

Nearby Word: unctuously

Wayward

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

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