Maverick
noun
A person who is independent in thoughts and actions.
Despite opposition from his team, the maverick manager proceeded with his innovative strategy.
Often appears as...
- maverick individual
- maverick thinker
noun
An unbranded calf or yearling.
The rancher had to round up several mavericks that had strayed from the herd.
Often appears as...
- maverick calf
- maverick yearling
adjective
Unorthodox or independent-minded.
His maverick policies have been a source of contention.
Often appears as...
- maverick approach
- maverick policies
noun
A person who is independent in thoughts and actions.
Despite opposition from his team, the maverick manager proceeded with his innovative strategy.
Often appears as...
- maverick individual
- maverick thinker
noun
An unbranded calf or yearling.
The rancher had to round up several mavericks that had strayed from the herd.
Often appears as...
- maverick calf
- maverick yearling
adjective
Unorthodox or independent-minded.
His maverick policies have been a source of contention.
Often appears as...
- maverick approach
- maverick policies
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Maverick usually implies positive attributes like creativity or self-reliance rather than just being different.
Sara's maverick ideas saved the project.
Pro Tip 2/3Mistaken Rebellion
Being a maverick doesn't mean opposing ideas without reason, but having a well-thought-out independent stance.
He is a true maverick, choosing smart risks over safe routes.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Accepted
A maverick may face resistance or isolation because they challenge the status quo.
The scientist was a maverick dismissed by peers, later proven right.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Maverick usually implies positive attributes like creativity or self-reliance rather than just being different.
Sara's maverick ideas saved the project.
Pro Tip 2/3Mistaken Rebellion
Being a maverick doesn't mean opposing ideas without reason, but having a well-thought-out independent stance.
He is a true maverick, choosing smart risks over safe routes.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Accepted
A maverick may face resistance or isolation because they challenge the status quo.
The scientist was a maverick dismissed by peers, later proven right.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Maverick usually implies positive attributes like creativity or self-reliance rather than just being different.
Sara's maverick ideas saved the project.
Pro Tip 2/3Mistaken Rebellion
Being a maverick doesn't mean opposing ideas without reason, but having a well-thought-out independent stance.
He is a true maverick, choosing smart risks over safe routes.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Accepted
A maverick may face resistance or isolation because they challenge the status quo.
The scientist was a maverick dismissed by peers, later proven right.
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Video examples
Isabel Allende: Tales of...
Isn't it always true? Heart is what drives us and determines our fate. That is what I need for my characters in my a passionate heart. I need mavericks, dissidents, adventurers, outsiders and rebels,
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Dare to educate Afghan...
I was very lucky to grow up in a family where education was priced and daughters were treasure my grandfather was extraordinary man for his time a total maverick from a remote province of
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Isabel Allende: Tales of...
Isn't it always true? Heart is what drives us and determines our fate. That is what I need for my characters in my a passionate heart. I need mavericks, dissidents, adventurers, outsiders and rebels,
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Dare to educate Afghan...
I was very lucky to grow up in a family where education was priced and daughters were treasure my grandfather was extraordinary man for his time a total maverick from a remote province of
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Quote examples
Ben Carson
American Scientist
You know, many people have said that I'm on the edge and I'm maverick for some of the big operations that I've done. I'm not at all. I pray; I ask God to give me wisdom, 'Should I do it?', guidance in terms of how to do it, who to consult with. All those kind of things are incredibly important.
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Ken Stott
Scottish Actor
I've got a feeling that with the best coppers - and in fact the best people in any field of work - what sets them apart is a maverick quality. People who are not afraid to bend the rules in order to achieve the universally desired end.
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Kevin Patterson
Canadian Writer
The whole world loves a maverick and the whole world wants the maverick to achieve something nobler than simple rebellion.
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Dervla Kirwan
Irish Actress
I watched 'Lagerfeld Confidential,' which was such an insight into the daily life of a maverick designer.
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Alan Rickman
British Actor
Maverick is a word which appeals to me more than misfit. Maverick is active, misfit is passive.
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Vikram Seth
Indian Novelist
My main motivation is not to get bored. I'm just hoping I get a vaguely maverick reputation.
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Mark Rydell
American Director
Yes, there are directors I admire, the mavericks. Altman. There are many good directors.
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Ellen Ullman
American
Computer programming has always been a self-taught, maverick occupation.
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Chen Guangbiao
Chinese Businessman
I may be a maverick, but it doesn't mean I like playing tricks.
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Sonny Bono
American Musician
I'm a maverick. I've always been a maverick.
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Ben Carson
American Scientist
You know, many people have said that I'm on the edge and I'm maverick for some of the big operations that I've done. I'm not at all. I pray; I ask God to give me wisdom, 'Should I do it?', guidance in terms of how to do it, who to consult with. All those kind of things are incredibly important.
Quote examples
Ken Stott
Scottish Actor
I've got a feeling that with the best coppers - and in fact the best people in any field of work - what sets them apart is a maverick quality. People who are not afraid to bend the rules in order to achieve the universally desired end.
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Kevin Patterson
Canadian Writer
The whole world loves a maverick and the whole world wants the maverick to achieve something nobler than simple rebellion.
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Dervla Kirwan
Irish Actress
I watched 'Lagerfeld Confidential,' which was such an insight into the daily life of a maverick designer.
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Alan Rickman
British Actor
Maverick is a word which appeals to me more than misfit. Maverick is active, misfit is passive.
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Vikram Seth
Indian Novelist
My main motivation is not to get bored. I'm just hoping I get a vaguely maverick reputation.
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Mark Rydell
American Director
Yes, there are directors I admire, the mavericks. Altman. There are many good directors.
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Ellen Ullman
American
Computer programming has always been a self-taught, maverick occupation.
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Chen Guangbiao
Chinese Businessman
I may be a maverick, but it doesn't mean I like playing tricks.
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Sonny Bono
American Musician
I'm a maverick. I've always been a maverick.
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