deviant
de·vi·ant
adjective \-ənt\: different from what is considered to be normal or morally correct
Full Definition of DEVIANT
: deviating especially from an accepted norm <deviant behavior>
— deviant noun
See Examples of DEVIANT
- a study of deviant behavior among criminals
- <some studies show that many violent criminals begin exhibiting deviant behavior in early childhood>
First Known Use of DEVIANT
15th century
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