1. contrary to or departing from an accepted belief or established religious doctrine
Usage: religious context
2. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
Usage: general context

Examples

• The church condemned his heretical teachings about salvation.
• Her heretical views on economic policy shocked the conservative audience.
• The scientist’s heretical theory challenged decades of accepted research.
• Many considered Galileo’s ideas heretical at the time.
• The professor’s heretical interpretation of the text sparked debate.
• His heretical stance on the issue cost him support among traditionalists.