nonconformity — failure or refusal to conform to a prevailing rule or practice
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: failure or refusal to conform to a prevailing rule or practice
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌnɑːnkənˈfɔːrməti/
Korean meaning: 일반적인 규칙이나 관습에 따르지 않거나 거부함; 비순응
Korean pronunciation: 논컨**포**머티
Example Sentences
- The teenager's purple hair was an act of nonconformity that horrified his traditional parents.
- Steve Jobs's nonconformity to corporate dress codes became legendary in Silicon Valley.
- Her nonconformity included wearing pajamas to the formal dinner party.
nonconformity
NOUN//ˌnɑːnkənˈfɔːrməti//
failure or refusal to conform to a prevailing rule or practice
a young employee sits confidently at their desk wearing bright casual clothes, sneakers, and colorful accessories while typing on their computer. Everyone else around them wears identical dark business suits, ties, and formal attire in perfect conformity. The nonconforming worker's vibrant appearance stands out dramatically against the sea of uniformity. Several coworkers glance over with surprised and disapproving expressions at the bold fashion choice. failure or refusal to conform to a prevailing rule or practice
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Origin
From 17th-century religious context, originally describing Puritans who refused to conform to the practices of the Church of England during the Reformation period.
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📝Examples
“The teenager's purple hair was an act of nonconformity that horrified his traditional parents.”
“Steve Jobs's nonconformity to corporate dress codes became legendary in Silicon Valley.”
“Her nonconformity included wearing pajamas to the formal dinner party.”
“The artist's nonconformity to traditional painting techniques created a new art movement.”
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