Definition & Meaning of "errant"in English

errant

deviating from proper behavior, rules, or the expected path

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most errant

Comparative

more errant

gradable

domain

behavior, morality, movement

Examples

The errant knight ventured beyond the kingdom's borders without his sovereign's blessing.

situated away from where it should be

Examples

She tucked the errant strand of hair behind her ear before stepping on stage.

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