deviant
/ˈdiviənt/
adjective
- Different from what is considered normal or acceptable by society.
- Some people view tattoos as deviant, but they are very common now.
- The study focused on deviant behavior in schools.
- The psychologist explained that not all deviant actions are harmful.
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noun
- A person whose behavior or beliefs are different from what is considered normal or acceptable.
- In the experiment, the deviant was the only one who refused to follow the group.
- The label of deviant can be unfairly applied to people who are just different.
- The novel tells the story of a social deviant who challenges the system.