Maverick

usgb/ˈmævərɪk/
noun

A person who is independent in thoughts and actions.

Despite opposition from his team, the maverick manager proceeded with his innovative strategy.
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Often appears as...

  • maverick individual
  • maverick thinker
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Positive Connotation

Maverick usually implies positive attributes like creativity or self-reliance rather than just being different.

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Sara's maverick ideas saved the project.
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Mistaken Rebellion

Being a maverick doesn't mean opposing ideas without reason, but having a well-thought-out independent stance.

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He is a true maverick, choosing smart risks over safe routes.
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Not Always Accepted

A maverick may face resistance or isolation because they challenge the status quo.

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The scientist was a maverick dismissed by peers, later proven right.
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