deviant
Pronunciation: [ˈdiːviənt]
Word
Context: "behavior"
(noun) a person who behaves differently than what is normally accepted by society. This means they might do things in a way that most people don't do.
Example
The artist saw himself as a deviant because he expressed his feelings in unique ways.
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She didn't want to be thought of as a deviant; she liked to fit in with the group.
Example
Why do some people call someone a deviant for their choices?
Context: "behavior"
(adjective) describing actions or thoughts that go against what most people think is normal. It's about being different in a way that can be surprising or even shocking.
Example
His deviant ideas made the class discussion very interesting.
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Her work was not deviant at all; it followed all the traditional rules.
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What makes a deviant behavior stand out from regular behavior?
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