straying
/ˈstreɪɪŋ/
adjective
- That strays; wandering or deviating.
- The straying dog was finally caught by the animal control officer.
- Her straying thoughts made it hard to focus on the lecture.
- The straying path led us through a beautiful meadow.
Synonyms
noun
- The act of moving away from a group, path, or proper place.
- The GPS helped prevent straying from the hiking route.
- The straying of the sheep caused the farmer to spend hours searching.
- His straying from the rules got him into trouble at school.