errant (Meaning)
errant (s)
straying from the right course or from accepted standards
uncontrolled motion that is irregular or unpredictable
errant (a.)
Wandering; deviating from an appointed course, or from a direct path; roving.
Notorious; notoriously bad; downright; arrant.
Journeying; itinerant; -- formerly applied to judges who went on circuit and to bailiffs at large.
errant (n.)
One who wanders about.
Synonyms & Antonyms of errant
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Antonyms:
- modest
- kindly
- polite
- polite
- amiable
- complaisant
- heavenly
- pleasant
- docile
- amenable
- decorous
- considerate
- submissive
- pleasant
- cherubic
- angelic
- decorous
- good-natured
- courteous
- amenable
- complaisant
- submissive
- docile
- considerate
- angelic
- heavenly
- kindly
- courteous
- modest
- good-natured
- behaving
- cherubic
- behaving
- tractable
- amiable
- tractable
Synonyms:
- defiant
- impish
- monkeying
- impudent
- roguish
- monkeyish
- elfish
- waggish
- intractable
- unkind
- refractory
- perverse
- indecorous
- balky
- prankish
- evil
- juvenile
- infantile
- untoward
- pixieish
- uncouth
- unruly
- corrupt
- puerile
- restive
- impolite
- knavish
- disobedient
- rascally
- rowdy
- dissolute
- disorderly
- insurgent
- ruffianly
- unmannerly
- thoughtless
- inconsiderate
- headstrong
- willful
- arch
- unkindly
- recalcitrant
- ill-mannered
- ornery
- uncontrollable
- mutinous
- ill-natured
- insolent
- wrongheaded
- obstreperous
- ungovernable
- wilful
- disrespectful
- transgressing
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errant Sentence Examples
- The errant knight wandered aimlessly through the forest, searching for adventure.
- The errant arrow flew through the air, narrowly missing its target.
- The errant student was often caught misbehaving in class.
- The errant driver ran a red light, causing a car accident.
- The errant politician made a series of gaffes that damaged his reputation.
- The errant employee was fired for failing to follow company policy.
- The errant child was sent to time-out for throwing a tantrum.
- The errant dog ran away from home and got lost.
- The errant thought crossed my mind, but I quickly dismissed it.
- The errant behavior of the child caused a lot of trouble for his parents.
FAQs About the word errant
straying from the right course or from accepted standards, uncontrolled motion that is irregular or unpredictableWandering; deviating from an appointed course,
mischievous, naughty, bad, immature, selfish, improper, misbehaving, wayward, rebellious,rude
orderly, correct, proper, respectable, complying, behaved, divine, orderly, decent, thoughtful
The errant knight wandered aimlessly through the forest, searching for adventure.
The errant arrow flew through the air, narrowly missing its target.
The errant student was often caught misbehaving in class.
The errant driver ran a red light, causing a car accident.
