Synonyms for

Mavericks

Verb / ˈmævɜ:ɪks / / ˈmævrɪks / Another word for mavericks — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mavericks are people who don't follow the rules or do things their own way.

Synonyms & similar words

rebel maverick nonconformist rebel individualist dissenter heretic bohemian eccentric iconoclast nonconformer original outsider radical unorthodox wildcard deviant maverick nontraditionalist renegade

Synonyms by register

Formal

nonconformist individualist dissenter iconoclast

Informal

loner outsider rebel oddball

Literary

free spirit unconventional soul

Antonyms

conformist follower traditionalist orthodox obedient conventionalist team player

Common collocations

  • political maverick
  • business maverick
  • maverick politician
  • maverick investor
  • maverick idea
  • maverick spirit
  • a true maverick

Word family

noun maverick
adjective maverick

Usage note

Maverick is often used to describe someone who is independent and unconventional, sometimes in a positive way for their innovation, and sometimes negatively for their lack of cooperation.

Example sentences

  1. The mavericks at the party all had their own unique style.
  2. My teacher says I'm a maverick because I like to do things differently.
  3. The team captain was a maverick who always came up with unexpected plays.
  4. The company hired a maverick CEO to shake things up and bring in new ideas.
  5. The artist was a maverick who didn't follow the traditional rules of painting.

Quotes

  • Be a maverick, not a sheep.
  • Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. - Steve Jobs
  • The mavericks are the ones who change the world.

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