Transgressive

Pronunciation: /ˈtɹænzɡɹɛsˈaɪˈvi/

Transgressive (adjective)

  1. Going against accepted rules or limits.
  2. Challenging or questioning social norms or boundaries.
  3. Crossing or extending beyond usual limits or boundaries.

Examples

  • The artist's transgressive work shocked the audience.
  • His transgressive behavior often got him into trouble.

Common collocations: transgressive behavior, transgressive art, transgressive ideas, transgressive themes, transgressive content

Synonyms of Transgressive

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Transgressive

  • — following rules or norms
  • — adhering to authority or rules