maverick

• Beschreibt eine Person, die unabhängig denkt und handelt und sich oft weigert, allgemein anerkannten Regeln oder Normen zu folgen. Bezeichnet auch einen Einzelgänger oder Querdenker, der eigene Wege geht.

Describes a person who thinks and acts independently, often refusing to follow conventional rules or norms.

1. Independent in behavior or thoughtB2formal

   Characterized by an independent and unconventional approach, often not following the crowd.

   Unabhängig

   • Her maverick style of leadership often challenges traditional methods.
   • He is known for his maverick opinions in the political arena.
   • The artist's maverick approach to painting set her apart from her peers.

   Synonymefreethinkingindependentindividualisticnonconformistrenegadeunconventionalunorthodox

   Antonymecompliantconformingconventionalorthodoxsheepishtraditional

• Substantiv für eine unabhängige Person, die sich nicht an Gruppennormen hält, oder für ein nicht gebrandmarktes Nutztier, besonders ein streunendes Kalb, das dem gehört, der es zuerst brandmarkt.

A noun referring to an independent-minded person who does not conform to group norms, or an unbranded range animal, especially a stray calf, that belongs to the first person who brands it.

1. Independent thinkerB2formal

   A person who thinks and acts in an independent, unconventional way, often refusing to conform to a group or party.

   Unabhängiger Denker

   • He is a political maverick who often votes against his own party.
   • The artist was considered a maverick for her unique style.
   • In the corporate world, a maverick can bring fresh ideas but also face resistance.

   Synonymeeccentricfree spiriticonoclastindividualistlone wolfnonconformistoriginalunorthodox

   Antonymeconformistfollower

2. Unbranded animalC1formalamerican

   An unbranded range animal, especially a stray calf, that belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it.

   Ungebrandmarktes Tier

   • The rancher found a maverick wandering near the creek.
   • Cattle rustlers often target mavericks because they are unclaimed.
   • He branded the maverick and added it to his herd.

   Synonymestraywaif