Pronunciation: /ˈdiːviənt/
noun a person whose behavior or beliefs are different from what is considered acceptable or normal
A1 The teacher noticed a deviant in the classroom who was not following the rules.
A2 The police arrested the deviant for causing trouble in the neighborhood.
B1 The company hired a psychologist to analyze the behavior of the deviant employee.
B2 The detective suspected the deviant was behind the series of mysterious disappearances in the area.
C1 The psychiatrist conducted a study on the deviant's psychological profile to understand their motives.
C2 The criminologist wrote a book on the behavior of deviants in society and their impact on social norms.
adjective departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behavior
A1 The teacher scolded the deviant student for talking in class.
A2 The deviant behavior of the child led to a meeting with the school counselor.
B1 The company implemented strict policies to prevent deviant actions by employees.
B2 The detective suspected the deviant motives of the suspect in the murder case.
C1 The artist's work was considered deviant by some critics, but praised by others for its originality.
C2 The novel explored the complex nature of deviant behavior in society, challenging readers to question their own beliefs.
formal The psychologist studied the behavior of the deviant individual.
informal She's always been a bit of a deviant, doing things her own way.
slang He's a real deviant, always getting into trouble.
figurative In a world of conformity, she was a deviant, blazing her own path.
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