CEFR B2

deviant

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: abnormal, unconventional, aberrant, perverse

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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."

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