maverick
word
/ˈmævɝɪk/
MAV-ur-ik
/mˈævəɹˌɪk/
MAV-uh-rik
Definition
A maverick is a person who thinks and acts independently, often going against what is usual or expected.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes someone admired for their originality, often in business, politics, or the arts. Slightly informal, sometimes with a sense of risk-taking or rebellion. Can be both positive or negative depending on tone.
Spanish: rebelde independiente - inconformistaPortuguese (BR): independente - inconformistaPortuguese (PT): pensador independente - inconformistaChinese (Simplified): 特立独行的人 - 独行侠Chinese (Traditional): 特立獨行的人 - 獨行俠Hindi: अपनी राह चलने वाला - स्वतंत्र विचारकArabic: مستقل التفكير - خارج عن المألوفBengali: স্বাধীনচেতা ব্যক্তি - বিদ্রোহী (নেতিবাচক) - ছাঁচভাঙা ব্যক্তিRussian: индивидуалист - бунтарьJapanese: 異端児（いたんじ） - 独自の考えを持つ人Vietnamese: người lập dị - người phá cáchKorean: 독불장군 - 개성파Turkish: aykırı kişi - sıra dışı kişiUrdu: منفرد شخص - جَرأتمندIndonesian: người lập dị - người phá cách
Example Sentences
The company hired a maverick to bring new ideas.
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He is a maverick who always follows his own ideas.
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She was called a maverick by her teachers.
basic
He's always been the office maverick—never afraid to challenge the status quo.
natural
They're looking for a real maverick to shake up the team.
natural
"Don't be afraid to be a maverick," the coach encouraged.
natural