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Froward
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Froward
adjective 1. (Of a person) Difficult to deal with; contrary.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"My toddler is quite froward when she misses her afternoon nap."
"Don't be froward if you can't figure it out; we'll work on it together."
"Our old neighbors were so froward, but we're friends with the new ones."
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English, 14th century
Why This Word?
If you have ever found yourself drawn toward a charismatic or alluring person, you could describe the exact opposite person as froward. This adjective, used to describe a difficult or unpleasant person, comes from the Old English word "frāward," meaning "leading away from, away." ...
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