What is another word for mavericks?

Common synonyms for mavericks include maverick, rebel.

What is the opposite of mavericks?

Antonyms of mavericks include conformist, follower, traditionalist, orthodox, obedient.

Synonyms for

Mavericks

Noun / 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

maverick rebel 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.

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