maverick
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmævərɪk/
KK: /ˈmævərɪk/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone who thinks and acts independently, often in a way that is different from others.
Example
She is known for her maverick approach to business, always challenging the status quo.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more maverick
Superlative: most maverick
Conversation
Have you seen that new artist? They're really a maverick in the music world.
Yeah, I love how they don't follow the usual trends.
Exactly! It’s refreshing to see someone so maverick in their approach.
For sure, it makes their music stand out even more.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unconventional
independent
nonconformist
Antonyms
conformist
traditional
orthodox
noun
Definition
A person who thinks and acts independently, often refusing to follow the rules or norms of a group.
Example
She is a maverick in the business world, always coming up with innovative ideas that challenge the status quo.
Conversation
Have you heard about that new entrepreneur in town?
Yeah, I heard he’s quite the maverick in the business world.
It's inspiring to see someone break the mold like that.
Root Explanation
Maverick originates from the name of Samuel Maverick, a 19th-century Texas rancher who did not brand his cattle. The term has come to mean an independent-minded person who does not conform to the norms or rules of a group.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who stands out and does their own thing, just like Samuel Maverick who didn't brand his cattle — that's why a maverick is someone who is independent and unconventional.
Visually Confused Words
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