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Deviant

Verb / ˈdi:vi:ʌnt / Another word for deviant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

deviating or departing from the norm; someone or something that is different or abnormal

Synonyms & similar words

deviate pervert degenerate aberrant abnormal eccentric unconventional unusual weird odd strange bizarre offbeat quirky nonconformist rebel dissident heretic maverick radical unorthodox perverse twisted aberrant

Example sentences

  1. The deviant art style of the painting caught my attention.
  2. His deviant actions led to his expulsion from school.
  3. The deviant behavior of the dog was due to its lack of training.
  4. She was labeled as a deviant due to her unique fashion sense.
  5. The deviant weather patterns caused havoc in the city.

Quotes

  • "Normality is a paved road: It's comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow." - Vincent van Gogh
  • "The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of those depths." - Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
  • "I have a different constitution. I have a different brain; I have a different heart; I got tiger blood, man." - Charlie Sheen

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