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NONCONFORMING Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word nonconforming. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word nonconforming. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for NONCONFORMING

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atypical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not representative of a group, class, or type

adjective satellite

• deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal

contrary
adjectiveadj
noun

• a relation of direct opposition

• exact opposition

• a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false

adjective satellite

• very opposed in nature or character or purpose

• of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false

• resistant to guidance or discipline

• in an opposing direction

defiant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

deviant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior

adjective satellite

• markedly different from an accepted norm

discordant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not in agreement or harmony

adjective satellite

• lacking in harmony

dissident
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who dissents from some established policy

adjective satellite

• characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

• disagreeing, especially with a majority

eccentric
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not having a common center; not concentric

noun

• a person with an unusual or odd personality

• a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)

adjective satellite

• conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

maverick
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

• an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it

adjective satellite

• independent in behavior or thought

noncompliant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

noun

• a person who refuses to comply

nonconformist
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought

noun

• someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct

• a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England

adjective satellite

• not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion

rebellious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• resisting control or authority

• discontented as toward authority

• participating in organized resistance to a constituted government

unconventional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not conforming to accepted rules or standards

• not conventional or conformist

adjective satellite

• not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

uncooperative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• unwilling to cooperate

adjective satellite

• intentionally unaccommodating

unorthodox
adjectiveadj
adjective

• breaking with convention or tradition

adjective satellite

• independent in behavior or thought

untraditional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not conforming to or in accord with tradition

wayward
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• resistant to guidance or discipline

oppositional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting opposition

Alternatives for ATYPICAL

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