deviant

C2
Pronunciation
/หˆdiห.vi.ษ™nt/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A person who deviates, especially from norms of social behavior.

Example Sentences
  • He was branded as a deviant and ostracized.
2 Definition

A thing, phenomenon, or trend that deviates from an expectation or pattern.

Example Sentences
  • As the graph shows, the March sales trend is the deviant.
Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Characterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standard.

Example Sentences
  • At the trial, the extent of his deviant behavior became clear.