non-conformist
Example Sentences
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While Ko does not stir crowds in the same manner as traditional Taiwanese politicians, his drive and non-conformist manner have made him a significant player with those looking for a political alternative.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2024
She was a non-conformist, and that irked people.
From Salon • Oct. 2, 2022
Born into Hollywood royalty as Henry Fonda’s only son, Peter Fonda carved his own path with his non-conformist tendencies and earned an Oscar nomination for co-writing the psychedelic road trip movie “Easy Rider.”
From Washington Times • Aug. 16, 2019
Wesley is a bit of a non-conformist apparently so that might be fun, and Jack will always be one who enjoys his and our success … and why not?
From The Guardian • Aug. 4, 2019
He is charged by the non-conformist with being “very charitable” to these votaries of an indefeasible right of monarchy, and his project of “meeting them half-way” startled the English protestant.
From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac