V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
errant
adjective
Definition: 1. off course; 2. moving irregularly; 3. acting inappropriately
Synonyms: wandering, misbehaving, straying, erring
Antonyms: correct, straight
Tips: Errant is derived from the Latin errare, “to wander.” The word error is also derived from this Latin root. Think, wandering off course or wandering off the right path, both literally and figuratively. An errant child is one who is either taking the wrong road home or is misbehaving and not taking the right course of action. The term knight-errant refers to a knight who wanders about looking for adventure or excitement.
Usage Examples:
An errant leaf blew onto the table in front of us. (wandering)
The errant child issued a shy apology to her teacher. (misbehaving)
I think my cat's errant behavior and neurotic tendencies are funny. (misbehaving, straying)
The errant child tried to run away from home whenever he got upset with his parents. (straying, misbehaving)
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