Synonyms for non-conformist

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : non-kuhn-fawr-mist

Phonetic Transcription : ˌnɒn kənˈfɔr mɪst

Top 10 synonyms for non-conformist

Other synonyms for the word non-conformist

Définition of non-conformist

Origin : also nonconformist, 1610s, originally one who adhered to Church of England doctrine but not its practice, from non- + conformist. After their ejection under the Act of Uniformity (1662) the name passed to the separate churches they joined or formed. In general use from 1670s as "one who does not participate in a practice or course of action." As an adjective from 1640s.

As in lawless : adj reckless, ungoverned
As in nonconformist : adj unwilling to behave, believe as most do
As in sectarian : adj narrow-minded, exclusive
As in unconventional : adj very different; odd
As in unorthodox : adj abnormal; other than accepted
As in way-out : adj unconventional
As in contrary : adj antagonistic; opposite
As in dissident : adj disagreeing, differing
As in heretical : adj unorthodox
As in maverick : noun person who takes chances, departs from accepted course
As in nonconformist : noun person who goes against normal behavior, beliefs
As in original : noun person who is eccentric
As in radical : noun person who advocates significant, often extreme change
As in rebel : noun person who does not obey
As in sectarian : noun person who is narrow-minded
As in beatnik : noun uncoventional, free-sprited person
As in dissenter : noun dissident
As in dropout : noun failing student
As in lone wolf : noun person who avoids other
As in insurrectionary : noun rebel
As in insurrectionist : noun rebel
As in revolutionist : noun rebel
As in schismatic : noun separatist
As in sectary : noun separatist
As in separationist : noun separatist
As in separatist : noun dissenter
As in dissident : noun person who holds different belief
As in eccentric : noun person who is bizarre, unusual
As in free spirit : noun nonconformist
As in apostate : noun traitor
As in iconoclast : noun detractor

Example sentences :

It was plain, but its plainness was not the barrenness of a non-conformist chapel.
Extract from : « The Golden House » by Charles Dudley Warner

I said mischievously, for I loved to jar his non-conformist conscience.
Extract from : « The Sorrows of Satan » by Marie Corelli

With Emerson he might have agreed that "whoso would be a man must be a non-conformist."
Extract from : « Ivory Apes and Peacocks » by James Huneker

He looked shocked,he was a Non-conformist,but remembering in time how rich I was, he bowed with a meek patience.
Extract from : « The Sorrows of Satan » by Marie Corelli

He threatened to punish any man "who gave two pence" toward the support of a Non-conformist minister.
Extract from : « The Trial of Theodore Parker » by Theodore Parker

What was the attitude of the church toward these non-conformist movements?
Extract from : « The Influence of the Bible on Civilisation » by Ernst Von Dobschutz

Now, thousands of Non-conformist chapels proclaim its meaning gone, and its language an affectation and an insolence.
Extract from : « Studies of Christianity » by James Martineau

“Fault of any non-conformist country,” pleaded young Mr. Braid, finely assuming mortification.
Extract from : « Ladies and Gentlemen » by Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb

Accordingly this was done, and certified by the non-conformist magnate of Ambleside Hall.
Extract from : « The Church of Grasmere » by Mary L. Armitt

And besides, we had all the Non-conformist Ministers in the Country for us, and they brought in a power of hands.
Extract from : « Citt and Bumpkin (1680) » by Sir Roger L'Estrange

Antonyms for non-conformist

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