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- \ˈer-ənt, ˈe-rənt\
- /ˈer.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- \ˈer-ənt, ˈe-rənt\
Definitions of errant word
- noun errant Erring or straying from the proper course or standards. 1
- adjective errant straying, wandering 1
- adjective errant straying from correct path 1
- adjective errant Errant is used to describe someone whose actions are considered unacceptable or wrong by other people. For example, an errant husband is unfaithful to his partner. 0
- adjective errant wandering in search of adventure 0
- adjective errant erring or straying from the right course or accepted standards 0
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Parts of speech for Errant
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errant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
errant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for errant
adjective errant
- wayward — turned or turning away from what is right or proper; willful; disobedient: a wayward son; wayward behavior.
- sinful — characterized by, guilty of, or full of sin; wicked: a sinful life.
- naughty — improper, tasteless, indecorous, or indecent: a naughty word.
- misbehaving — to behave badly or improperly: The children misbehaved during our visit.
- delinquent — Someone, usually a young person, who is delinquent repeatedly commits minor crimes.
Antonyms for errant
adjective errant
- well-behaved — to act in a particular way; conduct or comport oneself or itself: The ship behaves well.
- normal — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
- correct — If something is correct, it is in accordance with the facts and has no mistakes.
- righteous — characterized by uprightness or morality: a righteous observance of the law.
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