Nonconformity Vocabulary

2 words in this vocabulary list

dissidence unorthodoxy

dissidence

noun disagreement or opposition to a prevailing idea or belief

adjective dissenting or disagreeing in nature

  • The dissidence within the political party led to a split in ideology.
  • There was dissidence among the group about which movie to watch.
  • The dissidence between them was causing tension in the room.
  • The dissidence in her thoughts made it hard for her to make a decision.

unorthodoxy

noun a quality or state of being unorthodox; deviation from established beliefs or practices

  • The professor's lecture on the unorthodoxy of the theory challenged traditional beliefs.
  • Her unorthodoxy in fashion choices always turns heads.
  • I love the unorthodoxy of their music, it's so unique.
  • His unorthodoxy in problem-solving always leads to innovative solutions.