Conventionality
noun
The quality or state of following traditional or normal standards, behaviors, or methods.
Her unconventional style of dress contradicts her preference for conventionality in other areas of life.
Often appears as...
- strict conventionality
- social conventionality
noun
The quality or state of following traditional or normal standards, behaviors, or methods.
Her unconventional style of dress contradicts her preference for conventionality in other areas of life.
Often appears as...
- strict conventionality
- social conventionality
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Expectations
Refers to behaviors and practices accepted as appropriate within specific cultures.
His conventionality is appreciated during the formal Japanese tea ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Norms
Alludes to what is commonly accepted in social interactions, avoiding surprise or discomfort.
Despite her quirky humor, she maintains social conventionality at work events.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast Unconventionality
Used to highlight or emphasize a break from someone's usual preference for the conventional.
His taste in art shows conventionality, unlike his radical political opinions.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Expectations
Refers to behaviors and practices accepted as appropriate within specific cultures.
His conventionality is appreciated during the formal Japanese tea ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Norms
Alludes to what is commonly accepted in social interactions, avoiding surprise or discomfort.
Despite her quirky humor, she maintains social conventionality at work events.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast Unconventionality
Used to highlight or emphasize a break from someone's usual preference for the conventional.
His taste in art shows conventionality, unlike his radical political opinions.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Expectations
Refers to behaviors and practices accepted as appropriate within specific cultures.
His conventionality is appreciated during the formal Japanese tea ceremony.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Norms
Alludes to what is commonly accepted in social interactions, avoiding surprise or discomfort.
Despite her quirky humor, she maintains social conventionality at work events.
Pro Tip 3/3Contrast Unconventionality
Used to highlight or emphasize a break from someone's usual preference for the conventional.
His taste in art shows conventionality, unlike his radical political opinions.
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Quote examples
Francis Parkman
American Historian
Here society is reduced to its original elements, the whole fabric of art and conventionality is struck rudely to pieces, and men find themselves suddenly brought back to the wants and resources of their original natures.
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Florence Nightingale
English Activist
The world is put back by the death of every one who has to sacrifice the development of his or her peculiar gifts to conventionality.
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George Weinberg
American Psychologist
What worse illness can there be than acute conventionality. You should pray every night that you don't wake up with it.
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Bill O'Reilly
American Journalist
Historically, Alaska is a place that has attracted those fed up with conventionality.
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Charlotte Bronte
British Novelist
Conventionality is not morality.
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Francis Parkman
American Historian
Here society is reduced to its original elements, the whole fabric of art and conventionality is struck rudely to pieces, and men find themselves suddenly brought back to the wants and resources of their original natures.
Quote examples
Florence Nightingale
English Activist
The world is put back by the death of every one who has to sacrifice the development of his or her peculiar gifts to conventionality.
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George Weinberg
American Psychologist
What worse illness can there be than acute conventionality. You should pray every night that you don't wake up with it.
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Bill O'Reilly
American Journalist
Historically, Alaska is a place that has attracted those fed up with conventionality.
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Charlotte Bronte
British Novelist
Conventionality is not morality.
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