conventional
adjectiveFollowing established practices or commonly accepted ideas.
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Clear all filtersFollowing established practices or commonly accepted ideas.
The beliefs or judgments that are widely accepted about a subject.
Unconventional in lifestyle, especially in an artistic setting.
To act in accordance with a rule, standard, or accepted pattern.
One word family: also includes conformity.
A preference for preserving established institutions and traditions and approaching change cautiously.
Preference for established practice
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Following an established habit or usual practice.
Following usual practice
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Departing from an accepted or expected standard, sometimes with a disapproving implication.
Unconventional or noticeably different from ordinary behavior or style.
Noticeably unconventional
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Traditionally describing a man or boy as having qualities considered feminine; often disparaging.
A person who challenges cherished beliefs or established conventions.
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Distinctive of a particular person or thing, often in an unusual way.
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Distinctive to an individual
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Showing a lack of solemn respect for something usually treated seriously.
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A person who does not follow generally accepted beliefs, customs, or patterns of behavior.
Person departing from convention
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Conforming to established beliefs, practices, or methods.
Following accepted practice
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Departing from customary practices or accepted expectations.
Departing from usual or traditionally accepted methods or beliefs.
Departing from accepted methods
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Departure from established beliefs, practices, or accepted conventions.
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