Maverick: meaning, definitions and examples
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maverick
[ ˈmævərɪk ]
personality trait
A maverick is someone who is independent-minded, unconventional, and not afraid to challenge the status quo. Mavericks often go against the norms and expectations of society, choosing to follow their own path.
Synonyms
individualist, nonconformist, rebel.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| maverick |
Used to describe someone who is independent and does not follow the usual rules or traditions. Often used to highlight someone's originality or innovative thinking.
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| nonconformist |
Used for someone who refuses to conform to established customs, attitudes, or ideas. It is often used to describe someone who actively chooses to be different and can have a positive or neutral connotation.
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| rebel |
Describes someone who resists authority, control, or tradition. This term often carries a negative connotation and suggests defiance or disobedience.
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| individualist |
Refers to someone who prefers to act on their own and values personal independence. This term is neutral and emphasizes self-reliance and personal freedom.
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Examples of usage
- He was known as a maverick in the industry for his innovative ideas.
- The politician's maverick approach to governance earned both praise and criticism.
- The artist's maverick attitude towards art pushed boundaries and inspired others.
Translations
Translations of the word "maverick" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rebelde
- inconformado
- independente
🇮🇳 बागी
- स्वतंत्र विचारक
- विद्रोही
🇩🇪 Einzelgänger
- Querdenker
- Rebell
🇮🇩 pemberontak
- independen
- mandiri
🇺🇦 незалежний
- бунтар
- оригінал
🇵🇱 niezależny
- buntownik
- indywidualista
🇯🇵 反逆者 (はんぎゃくしゃ)
- 独立した (どくりつした)
- 異端者 (いたんしゃ)
🇫🇷 non-conformiste
- indépendant
- rebelle
🇪🇸 rebelde
- independiente
- inconformista
🇹🇷 asi
- bağımsız
- özgün
🇰🇷 독립적인 사람 (독립적인 사람)
- 반항아 (반항아)
- 독불장군 (독불장군)
🇸🇦 متمرد
- مستقل
- غير تقليدي
🇨🇿 rebel
- nezávislý
- originál
🇸🇰 rebel
- nezávislý
- originál
🇨🇳 特立独行的人
- 反叛者
- 独立的
🇸🇮 upornik
- neodvisen
- neprilagojen
🇮🇸 uppreisnarmaður
- sjálfstæður
- óháður
🇰🇿 көтерілісші
- тәуелсіз
- еркін ойлы
🇬🇪 მეამბოხე
- დამოუკიდებელი
- არატრადიციული
🇦🇿 üsyançı
- müstəqil
- qeyri-adi
🇲🇽 rebelde
- independiente
- inconformista
Etymology
The word 'maverick' originated in the 19th century in Texas, USA. It is named after Samuel Maverick, a Texas lawyer and landowner known for not branding his cattle. As a result, unbranded cattle became known as 'mavericks'. Over time, the term evolved to describe individuals who exhibited independent and unconventional behavior.
See also: mavericks.