noun
- the practice or principle of not conforming to established customs, attitudes, or ideas
- refusal to conform to the doctrines or practices of an established church
Usage: religious
Examples
- His nonconformism made him stand out among his traditional colleagues.
- The artist’s nonconformism was evident in her unconventional paintings.
- Religious nonconformism led to the formation of many Protestant denominations.
- The school discouraged nonconformism by enforcing strict dress codes.
- Her nonconformism inspired other students to question authority.
- The movement celebrated nonconformism as a path to social progress.