Nonconformist — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˌnän-kən-ˈfȯr-mist/ non·con·form·ist

Meaning & Definition of Nonconformist

Nonconformist (noun)

  1. a person who does not conform to an established church; especially, one who does not conform to the Church of England
  2. a person who does not conform to a generally accepted pattern of thought or action

Nonconformist (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. deviating from commonly accepted beliefs or practices

    "a cattle-ranching family that took some time in getting used to their daughter's nonconformist adoption of vegetarianism"

    similar: dissentient, dissenting, dissident, heretical, heterodox, iconoclastic, maverick, nonorthodox, out-there, unconventional, unorthodox
    related: free-spirited, freethinking, nontraditional, apostate, defecting, renegade, schismatic, sectarian, separatist
    opposite: conforming, conformist, conventional, orthodox

Nonconformist (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who does not conform to generally accepted standards or customs

    "always the nonconformist, she insisted on wearing red on St. Patrick's Day and not green like everyone else"

    similar: bohemian, boho, counterculturist, deviant, enfant terrible, free spirit, heretic, iconoclast, individualist, loner, lone ranger, lone wolf, maverick, nonconformer
    related: freethinker, character, codger, crackbrain, crackpot, crank, eccentric, freak, kook, nut, oddball, screwball, weirdo, eight ball, misfit, outsider, aberrant, anomaly
    opposite: conformer, conformist
    near: adherent, follower, supporter, sheep

  2. a person who believes, teaches, or advocates something opposed to accepted beliefs

    "a nonconformist who was excommunicated from her church for her teachings"

    similar: dissenter, dissentient, dissident, heresiarch, heretic
    related: apostate, defector, renegade, schismatic, sectarian, separationist, separatist, disbeliever, infidel, misbeliever, unbeliever, bohemian, individualist
    opposite: conformer, conformist
    near: believer

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nonconformist

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nonconformist:

dissentient, dissenting, dissident, heretical, heterodox, iconoclastic, maverick, nonorthodox, out-there, unconventional, unorthodox, bohemian, boho, counterculturist, deviant, enfant terrible, free spirit, heretic, iconoclast, individualist, loner, lone ranger, lone wolf, nonconformer, dissenter, heresiarch

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Nonconformist

Words with the opposite meaning of Nonconformist:

conforming, conformist, conventional, orthodox, conformer

Related Words for Nonconformist

free-spirited, freethinking, nontraditional, apostate, defecting, renegade, schismatic, sectarian, separatist, freethinker, character, codger, crackbrain, crackpot, crank, eccentric, freak, kook, nut, oddball, screwball, weirdo, eight ball, misfit, outsider, aberrant, anomaly, defector, separationist, disbeliever

Near Antonyms of Nonconformist

adherent, follower, supporter, sheep, believer

Word Forms of Nonconformist

Derived words: nonconformist (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Nonconformist

First known use: 1618

Frequently Asked Questions about Nonconformist

What does "Nonconformist" mean?

"Nonconformist" means a person who does not conform to an established church; especially, one who does not conform to the Church of England. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: a person who does not conform to an established church; especially, one who does not conform to the Church of England. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Nonconformist"?

Other words for "Nonconformist" include dissentient, dissenting, dissident, heretical, heterodox, iconoclastic, maverick and nonorthodox. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nonconformist" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nonconformist"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nonconformist". Common alternatives include dissentient, dissenting, dissident, heretical, heterodox, iconoclastic, maverick, nonorthodox, out-there and unconventional.

What is the opposite of "Nonconformist"?

Antonyms of "Nonconformist" include conforming, conformist, conventional, orthodox and conformer. Near antonyms include adherent, follower, supporter and sheep.

How do you use "Nonconformist" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nonconformist" in a sentence: "a cattle-ranching family that took some time in getting used to their daughter's nonconformist adoption of vegetarianism"; "always the nonconformist, she insisted on wearing red on St. Patrick's Day and not green like everyone else"; "a nonconformist who was excommunicated from her church for her teachings".

Is "Nonconformist" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Nonconformist" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Nonconformist"?

"Nonconformist" is pronounced /ˌnän-kən-ˈfȯr-mist/ and divided into syllables as non·con·form·ist.

What is the origin of the word "Nonconformist"?

First known use: 1618.