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maverick

The word “maverick” has 3 syllables: mav-er-ick

It's pronounced as /ˈmæv.ər.ɪk/

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In the thesaurus, “maverick” has 55 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for maverick along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for maverick

Antonyms for maverick

Meanings of maverick

  • noun
    1. An unbranded range animal.
    2. (by extension) Anything dishonestly obtained.
    3. (by extension) One who is unconventional or does not abide by rules.
    4. (by extension) One who creates or uses controversial or unconventional ideas or practices.
    5. A person in the military who became an officer by going to college while on active duty as an enlisted person.
    6. A queen and a jack as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.
  • verb
    1. To take an unbranded range animal.
    2. (by extension) To seize without a legal claim.
  • adjective
    1. Of cattle: unbranded.
    2. Showing independence in thoughts or actions.

Example Sentences

  • He is known as a maverick who challenges traditional ideas.
  • The maverick entrepreneur built a unique business model.
  • She took a maverick approach to solving the problem.
  • The politician gained attention as a maverick within his party.
  • His maverick style set him apart from the rest of the team.

On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to maverick, such as: aberrant, adherent, anomaly, apostate, bohemian, boho, character.

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