errant

/ˈɛrənt/
adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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