errant
/ˈɛrənt/
adjective
- Straying from the proper course or standard; behaving wrongly or in a way that is not expected.
- The teacher tried to correct the errant student's behavior.
- The errant knight had abandoned his quest.
- An errant throw from the pitcher hit the batter.
- Traveling or wandering in search of adventure (often used in historical or literary contexts).
- She dreamed of an errant life, free from the routines of the city.
- The story follows an errant knight on a journey to find the lost treasure.
- In medieval tales, errant heroes roamed the countryside righting wrongs.
Antonyms