ORTHODOXY Antonyms
Definition of ORTHODOXY
Best Opposite Words For ORTHODOXY
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unorthodoxy | nounn | |||||||
noun • any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position • a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion • the quality of being unorthodox | ||||||||
heterodoxy | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position • the quality of being unorthodox | ||||||||
deviation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a variation that deviates from the standard or norm • the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function • the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances • deviate behavior • a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) | ||||||||
dissent | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority • a difference of opinion • the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent verb • withhold assent • express opposition through action or words • be of different opinions | ||||||||
heresy | nounn | |||||||
noun • any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position • a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion | ||||||||
individualism | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of being individual • a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence • the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs | ||||||||
noncompliance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the failure to obey | ||||||||
nonconformity | nounn | |||||||
noun • lack of harmony or correspondence • a lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs • unorthodoxy as a consequence of not conforming to expected standards or values • failure to conform to accepted standards of behavior | ||||||||
rebellion | nounn | |||||||
noun • refusal to accept some authority or code or convention • organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another | ||||||||
unconventionality | nounn | |||||||
noun • originality by virtue of being unconventional • unorthodoxy by virtue of being unconventional |