Synonyms for non-conformity

Grammar : Noun

Spell : non-kuh n-fawr-mi-tee

Phonetic Transcription : ˌnɒn kənˈfɔr mɪ ti

Top 10 synonyms for non-conformity

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Définition of non-conformity

Origin : also nonconformity, 1610s, coined in English from non- + conformity. Originally of Church of England clergymen who refused to conform on certain ceremonies.

As in nonconformity : noun belief, behavior different from most
As in originality : noun creativeness
As in rebellion : noun disobedience; revolt
As in irregularity : noun something that is irregular
As in insurgence : noun rebellion
As in insurgency : noun rebellion
As in quirkiness : noun eccentricity
As in singularity : noun eccentricity
As in unlikeness : noun difference
As in difference : noun dissimilarity, distinctness
As in dissent : noun disagreement, disapproval
As in dissidence : noun difference of opinion
As in eccentricity : noun bizarreness, unusualness
As in exception : noun special case; irregularity
As in heresy : noun unorthodox opinion, especially in religious matters

Example sentences :

“And that price of non-conformity is too high,” he completed steadily.
Extract from : « A Breath of Prairie and other stories » by Will Lillibridge

Prosecutions for non-conformity were enforced with the utmost severity.
Extract from : « The Cathedral Church of Canterbury [2nd ed.]. » by Hartley Withers

The foibles of their youth are still to be traced in faulting and non-conformity.
Extract from : « In the Open » by Stanton Davis Kirkham

He removed to Boston in May, 1644, being probably one of those who were driven away from Virginia for non-conformity.
Extract from : « History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia » by Charles Campbell

He was ordered before the Bishop, Dec. 12, 1631, to answer for his non-conformity.
Extract from : « The Simple Cobler of Aggawam in America » by Theodore de la Guard

Mr. Robinson had left England as early as 1608, on account of the persecutions for non-conformity, and had retired to Holland.
Extract from : « Daniel Webster for Young Americans » by Daniel Webster

He told them he would have none of their non-conformity, he would "make them conform or harry them out of the land."
Extract from : « The Greatest English Classic » by Cleland Boyd McAfee

But he was not above a year here until the bishop of Down suspended him and Mr. Blair for non-conformity.
Extract from : « Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) » by John Howie

Virtue in relation to opinion consists neither in conformity nor non-conformity, but in sincere beliefs, and in living up to them.
Extract from : « The Principles Of Secularism » by George Jacob Holyoake

He exacted a rigid conformity to his rules of non-conformity and his scepticism had the absolute accent of a dogma.
Extract from : « The Reef » by Edith Wharton

Antonyms for non-conformity

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