Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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nonconformist | Yes | Yes | No | No |
dissident | Yes | Yes | No | No |
nonconformist (noun) | dissident (noun) |
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someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct | a person who dissents from some established policy |
nonconformist (adjective) | dissident (adjective) |
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not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought | disagreeing, especially with a majority |
not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion | characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards |