deviant

/dɪˈvɪənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who deviates from a standard or norm.

“The court viewed the young offender as a deviant in need of rehabilitation.”

2. adjective

Departing from a standard or norm, especially in a way that is considered abnormal or unacceptable.

“The deviant behavior of the teenager shocked her parents.”

Synonyms

  • nonconformist
  • unconventional

Antonyms

  • conformist
  • conventional