Synonym Dictionary

Open to unfamiliar ideas or ways of living rather than narrowly bound by convention.

A person who does not follow generally accepted beliefs, customs, or patterns of behavior.

A standard or pattern regarded as usual, expected, or acceptable.

Conforming to established beliefs, practices, or methods.

A model, pattern, or framework used to understand or approach something.

Taking little independent action or accepting events without active resistance.

Most widespread, influential, or commonly accepted at the time.

Behavior that meets accepted standards of appropriateness.

Willing to listen to, consider, or accept ideas and suggestions.

Someone who abandons a group, cause, or accepted allegiance.

To reject a claim, idea, or association as invalid or unacceptable.

Accepting an unwelcome situation without further resistance.

To redirect an impulse into a socially acceptable or constructive activity.

The act of yielding to another's authority or control.

Inclined to accept another person's authority or wishes without resistance.

Below the required or generally accepted level of quality.

To undermine or overturn an established system, authority, or accepted principle.

An assumption or proposal accepted provisionally without proof.

Departing from customary practices or accepted expectations.

Awkward, coarse, or lacking socially accepted manners.

Unable to be supported by an adequate reason or acceptable explanation.

Departing from usual or traditionally accepted methods or beliefs.

Departure from established beliefs, practices, or accepted conventions.