NORMATIVE Antonyms
norm
Best Opposite Words For NORMATIVE
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abnormal | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm • departing from the normal in e.g. intelligence and development adjective satellite • much greater than the normal | ||||||||
atypical | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not representative of a group, class, or type adjective satellite • deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
irregular | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice • (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces • (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement noun • a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment • merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name adjective satellite • not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals • failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection • deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal • lacking continuity or regularity • (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical • independent in behavior or thought | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
nonstandard | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not conforming to the language usage of a prestige group within a community • varying from or not adhering to a standard • not standard; not accepted as a model of excellence | ||||||||
nontraditional | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not conforming to or in accord with tradition | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
unorthodox | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • breaking with convention or tradition adjective satellite • independent in behavior or thought |