maverick

• Décrit une personne qui pense et agit de manière indépendante, refusant souvent de suivre les règles ou normes établies, ou qui s'écarte des conventions.

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.

   franc-tireur

   • 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.

   Synonymesfreethinkingindependentindividualisticnonconformistrenegadeunconventionalunorthodox

   Antonymescompliantconformingconventionalorthodoxsheepishtraditional

• Nom désignant une personne indépendante qui ne suit pas les normes du groupe, ou un animal non marqué, en particulier un veau séparé du troupeau qui appartient à la première personne qui le marque.

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.

   Esprit indépendant

   • 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.

   Synonymeseccentricfree spiriticonoclastindividualistlone wolfnonconformistoriginalunorthodox

   Antonymesconformistfollower

2. Unbranded animalC1formalamerican

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

   Animal errant non marqué

   • 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.

   Synonymesstraywaif