heretical
/həˈrɛtɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to or holding beliefs that go against the official teachings of a religion, especially Christianity.
- The council issued a statement listing several heretical ideas that were spreading among the faithful.
- Her heretical views on salvation caused a major controversy in the congregation.
- The bishop condemned the book as heretical and banned it from church libraries.
- Contrary to or critical of widely accepted opinions, standards, or practices in any field.
- His heretical approach to teaching math actually helped struggling students learn faster.
- The architect's heretical design rejected all traditional rules of building.
- It was once considered heretical to suggest that the Earth orbits the Sun.
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