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What is another word for Nonconformity? – 151 Nonconformity Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    noncompliance disobedience dissent independence individuality unconventionality rebelliousness recalcitrance refractoriness intractability uncooperativeness unorthodoxy heterodoxy heresy iconoclasm dissidence insurgency insubordination mutiny defiance resistance nonalignment unconformity irregularity abnormality eccentricity oddity peculiarity quaintness singularity distinctness uniqueness separatism secessionism factionalism schism cleavage rift split division separativeness

    Meaning of Nonconformity

    The state or fact of not conforming to a standard or norm, especially in social or religious behavior

    Definitions

    • A refusal to conform to a standard or norm, especially in social or religious behavior
    • The quality or state of being nonconformist, especially in social or religious matters

    Example Uses

    • The artist's nonconformity to traditional styles and techniques led to the creation of a unique and innovative piece
    • The nonconformity of the rebel group to the government's rules and regulations led to a violent confrontation
    • The nonconformity of the individual to societal norms and expectations led to social ostracism and exclusion

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    conformity compliance obedience submission acquiescence cooperation harmony uniformity regularity normality conventionality orthodoxy traditionalism conservatism submissiveness docility tractability amenability receptiveness responsiveness agreeability likemindedness similarity sameness homogeneity