adverb
- in a contrary, difficult, or stubborn manner; perversely
Usage: archaic or literary
Examples
- The child behaved frowardly, refusing every reasonable request.
- She spoke frowardly to her parents, contradicting everything they said.
- He frowardly rejected all offers of help.
- The mule moved frowardly, resisting the handler's commands.
- They proceeded frowardly through the negotiation, opposing each proposal.