Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nonconform
verb
/ˌnɒnkənˈfɔːrm/
Definition
To behave in a way that does not conform to accepted standards or norms.
Examples
- The artist chose to nonconform to the traditional styles of painting.
- In her quest for individuality, she decided to nonconform with societal expectations.
- Many teenagers nonconform during their high school years as they seek to define their own identities.
Meaning
The act of not following the rules, traditions, or expectations of a group or society.
Synonyms
- disobey
- defy
- rebel
- oppose
- resist
