Word of the Day: Froward

Can you pronounce froward?

Sunday, November 5, 2023

Froward adjective 1. (Of a person) Difficult to deal with; contrary. "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." Ads help keep Word Daily free. English, 14th century 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." ... Thank you for supporting our advertisers. Do you remember these words?

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