errant
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ˈɛ
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rrant
rənt
rēnt
British pronunciation
/ˈɛɹənt/

Definition & Meaning of "errant"in English

errant
01

deviating from proper behavior, rules, or the expected path

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Examples
The errant knight ventured beyond the kingdom's borders without his sovereign's blessing.
Her errant comments in the meeting undermined the team's confidence.
02

situated away from where it should be

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Examples
She tucked the errant strand of hair behind her ear before stepping on stage.
An errant comma in the contract changed the entire meaning of the clause.
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