deviant (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːviənt/

Definition

Departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in sexual behavior.

Examples

• His behavior was considered deviant by the conservative community.

• The study explored the psychological factors behind deviant actions.

• She was ostracized for her deviant lifestyle.

How to Use deviant

deviant from (prepositional phrase)

Departing from a norm or standard. — "His opinions were considered deviant from the mainstream."

deviant behavior (collocation)

Actions that differ from accepted social norms. — "The report detailed instances of deviant behavior."

Synonyms of deviant

Words with a similar meaning to deviant:

• abnormal
• unconventional
• aberrant
• perverse

Antonyms of deviant

Words with the opposite meaning to deviant:

• normal
• conventional
• orthodox

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