Individualistic
adjective
Promoting or valuing the independence and self-reliance of an individual rather than a group.
His individualistic tendencies made him prefer working alone.
Often appears as...
- highly individualistic
- individualistic approach
adjective
Characterized by unique or original features; not ordinary or conforming to group norms.
Her individualistic style of dressing catches everyone's attention.
Often appears as...
- individualistic style
- individualistic design
adjective
Relating to a social theory favoring or advocating for freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.
Her individualistic views are often in conflict with the more collective mindset of her peers.
Often appears as...
- individualistic philosophy
- individualistic ideology
adjective
Promoting or valuing the independence and self-reliance of an individual rather than a group.
His individualistic tendencies made him prefer working alone.
Often appears as...
- highly individualistic
- individualistic approach
adjective
Characterized by unique or original features; not ordinary or conforming to group norms.
Her individualistic style of dressing catches everyone's attention.
Often appears as...
- individualistic style
- individualistic design
adjective
Relating to a social theory favoring or advocating for freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.
Her individualistic views are often in conflict with the more collective mindset of her peers.
Often appears as...
- individualistic philosophy
- individualistic ideology
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Self-reliance Emphasis
Focuses on a person's ability to operate without needing others, showcasing autonomy in actions and decisions.
He made an individualistic choice to start his own business.
Pro Tip 2/2Independence Over Group
Implies a preference for personal over collective needs or goals, which can be seen in work or social settings.
Her individualistic approach meant she rarely participated in team sports.
Pro Tip 1/2Self-reliance Emphasis
Focuses on a person's ability to operate without needing others, showcasing autonomy in actions and decisions.
He made an individualistic choice to start his own business.
Pro Tip 2/2Independence Over Group
Implies a preference for personal over collective needs or goals, which can be seen in work or social settings.
Her individualistic approach meant she rarely participated in team sports.
Pro Tip 1/2Self-reliance Emphasis
Focuses on a person's ability to operate without needing others, showcasing autonomy in actions and decisions.
He made an individualistic choice to start his own business.
Pro Tip 2/2Independence Over Group
Implies a preference for personal over collective needs or goals, which can be seen in work or social settings.
Her individualistic approach meant she rarely participated in team sports.
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A kinder, gentler...
it leads to increased rates of suicide. There are more suicides in developed, individualistic countries than in any other part of the world. And some of the reason for that is that people take what happens to them extremely personally -- they own their success, but they also own their failure.
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The lies our culture...
I was going to fight back against what he tried to do to me by making a difference in the world. See, he didn't kill me. My response to him is, 'Whatever you meant to do to me, screw you, you're not going to do it.'" These weavers are not living an individualistic life,
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Emily Nagoski and Amelia...
that are trapped in this sort of, like, industrial, super patriarchal, rabidly individualistic mindset, where you just need to protect yourself against the toxic culture by creating a bubble of love at home, where everyone in your household cares for your well-being
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Why do animals form...
But occasionally the ants in the front can veer off course. The whole swarm can get caught in a loop following the pheromone trail until they die of exhaustion. Humans are notoriously individualistic, though social, animals.
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The secret to desire in...
of our free choice, of our preferences, of our identity -- desire that has become a central concept as part of modern love and individualistic societies. You know, this is the first time in the history of humankind
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Stopping Pandemics, An...
taking this in in the way that it could right very individualistic and that's that's sort of a difficult thing it may be more easy in a culture that is more society-oriented um but actually what worked best i i
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How do we heal medicine?...
in every field knowledge has exploded but it has brought complexity it has brought specialization and we've come to a place where we have no choice but to recognize as individualistic as we want to be
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Jason Silva on Peer...
conformities a fascinating topic for a variety of reasons for one we live in a society that encourages individualistic thinking it encourages us to find our own voice and to follow our passion yet
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How do we heal medicine?...
but it has brought complexity, it has brought specialization. And we've come to a place where we have no choice but to recognize, as individualistic as we want to be, complexity requires
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Beverly + Dereck...
getting to know her, that individual personality of hers, and really coming to know her. Now I'm destined to spend a lot of time with some unique, very, very special, individualistic
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A kinder, gentler...
it leads to increased rates of suicide. There are more suicides in developed, individualistic countries than in any other part of the world. And some of the reason for that is that people take what happens to them extremely personally -- they own their success, but they also own their failure.
Video examples
The lies our culture...
I was going to fight back against what he tried to do to me by making a difference in the world. See, he didn't kill me. My response to him is, 'Whatever you meant to do to me, screw you, you're not going to do it.'" These weavers are not living an individualistic life,
Video examples
Emily Nagoski and Amelia...
that are trapped in this sort of, like, industrial, super patriarchal, rabidly individualistic mindset, where you just need to protect yourself against the toxic culture by creating a bubble of love at home, where everyone in your household cares for your well-being
Video examples
Why do animals form...
But occasionally the ants in the front can veer off course. The whole swarm can get caught in a loop following the pheromone trail until they die of exhaustion. Humans are notoriously individualistic, though social, animals.
Video examples
The secret to desire in...
of our free choice, of our preferences, of our identity -- desire that has become a central concept as part of modern love and individualistic societies. You know, this is the first time in the history of humankind
Video examples
Stopping Pandemics, An...
taking this in in the way that it could right very individualistic and that's that's sort of a difficult thing it may be more easy in a culture that is more society-oriented um but actually what worked best i i
Video examples
How do we heal medicine?...
in every field knowledge has exploded but it has brought complexity it has brought specialization and we've come to a place where we have no choice but to recognize as individualistic as we want to be
Video examples
Jason Silva on Peer...
conformities a fascinating topic for a variety of reasons for one we live in a society that encourages individualistic thinking it encourages us to find our own voice and to follow our passion yet
Video examples
How do we heal medicine?...
but it has brought complexity, it has brought specialization. And we've come to a place where we have no choice but to recognize, as individualistic as we want to be, complexity requires
Video examples
Beverly + Dereck...
getting to know her, that individual personality of hers, and really coming to know her. Now I'm destined to spend a lot of time with some unique, very, very special, individualistic
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Howard Rheingold
American Critic
Until fairly recently, Amish teachers would reprimand the student who raised his or her hand as being too individualistic. Calling attention to oneself, or being 'prideful,' is one of the cardinal Amish worries. Having your name or photo in the papers, even talking to the press, is almost a sin.
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John Maynard Keynes
English Economist
The decadent international but individualistic capitalism in the hands of which we found ourselves after the war is not a success. It is not intelligent. It is not beautiful. It is not just. It is not virtuous. And it doesn't deliver the goods.
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Anoushka Shankar
British Musician
Even though my parents raised me in a very individualistic way, they were also strict and traditional, which was good. It was hard to sneak out! I think I was quite wild, but in some ways quite contained.
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Barkha Dutt
Indian Journalist
We can barely deal with men who set their own rules; to ask us to accept a woman who is individualistic, passionate, beautiful and yes, possibly annoyingly arrogant, makes us just a little nervous.
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Ben Shapiro
American Author
Historically, professors have defended tenure as a way to protect their individualistic thought. But tenure can also be used as a club to wield against the powerless.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
American Leader
An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.
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Marjane Satrapi
Iranian Artist
You know, I'm a really individualistic person. I'm extremely narcissistic and egocentric, too. So I have one life, and I have to live it the way I want.
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Geoff Mulgan
English Educator
One effect of an individualistic culture that's poor at instilling mutual respect is that people jump more quickly to anger or violence.
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Chip Esten
American Comedian
Elvis Costello's song writing is so peerless and individualistic. It's storytelling and it's deeply intelligent and clever.
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Kubra Sait
Indian Model
Fashion, to me, is being individualistic.
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Howard Rheingold
American Critic
Until fairly recently, Amish teachers would reprimand the student who raised his or her hand as being too individualistic. Calling attention to oneself, or being 'prideful,' is one of the cardinal Amish worries. Having your name or photo in the papers, even talking to the press, is almost a sin.
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John Maynard Keynes
English Economist
The decadent international but individualistic capitalism in the hands of which we found ourselves after the war is not a success. It is not intelligent. It is not beautiful. It is not just. It is not virtuous. And it doesn't deliver the goods.
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Anoushka Shankar
British Musician
Even though my parents raised me in a very individualistic way, they were also strict and traditional, which was good. It was hard to sneak out! I think I was quite wild, but in some ways quite contained.
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Barkha Dutt
Indian Journalist
We can barely deal with men who set their own rules; to ask us to accept a woman who is individualistic, passionate, beautiful and yes, possibly annoyingly arrogant, makes us just a little nervous.
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Ben Shapiro
American Author
Historically, professors have defended tenure as a way to protect their individualistic thought. But tenure can also be used as a club to wield against the powerless.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
American Leader
An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.
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Marjane Satrapi
Iranian Artist
You know, I'm a really individualistic person. I'm extremely narcissistic and egocentric, too. So I have one life, and I have to live it the way I want.
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Geoff Mulgan
English Educator
One effect of an individualistic culture that's poor at instilling mutual respect is that people jump more quickly to anger or violence.
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Chip Esten
American Comedian
Elvis Costello's song writing is so peerless and individualistic. It's storytelling and it's deeply intelligent and clever.
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Kubra Sait
Indian Model
Fashion, to me, is being individualistic.
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