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deviant Synonyms

Another word for deviant

Choosing another word for deviant depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social, moral, or psychological behavior.

Usage Example

"Sociologists often examine how different cultures define and respond to aberrant behavior."

Strongest
aberrant
anomalous
Strong
abnormal
atypical
divergent
nonconformist
unorthodox
irregular
perverse

• noun (Context 2)

A person or thing that departs sharply from accepted social, moral, or statistical norms.

Usage Example

"Historical figures who challenged strict societal rules were often labeled as deviants by their contemporaries."

Strong
nonconformist
outlier
anomaly
aberration
misfit
degenerate
Weak
pervert

Opposites of deviant

The opposite of deviant shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

normal
conformist
conventional
orthodox
standard
conforming
typical
traditionalist
See all opposites of deviant

• Nearby Words

devex
deviance
deviancy
deviant
deviate
deviation
device

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Deviant. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/deviant
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