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Word of the Day – Froward

By January 24, 2025Word of the Day

Froward (adj)

froh-werd

willfully contrary; not easily managed.

First recorded between 1150–1200 as a preposition meaning “away from.” Combines fro, meaning “from, back,” + -ward.

Example sentences

“His froward attitude got him into trouble daily, but he loved the negative attention.”

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