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froward

adjective fro·ward \ˈfrō-(w)ərd\

Definition of FROWARD

1
:  habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
2
archaic :  adverse
— fro·ward·ly adverb
— fro·ward·ness noun
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Origin of FROWARD

Middle English, turned away, froward, from fro from + -ward -ward
First Known Use: 13th century

Related to FROWARD

Synonyms
bad, contrary, errant, naughty, misbehaving, mischievous
Antonyms
behaved, behaving, nice, orderly

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. froward
  2. Froward, Cape
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