Maverick
Pronunciation: /ˈmævərɪk/
Maverick (noun)
- A person who thinks and acts differently from others.
- An animal, especially a calf, that does not have a brand.
Examples
- The maverick often challenges traditional ideas.
- Being a maverick, she always questions the status quo.
Common collocations: maverick approach, maverick thinker, maverick spirit, maverick calf, maverick cattle
Maverick (adjective)
- Describing someone who does not follow usual rules or ideas.
Examples
- Her maverick style sets her apart from others.
- He has a maverick attitude towards rules.