deviant

[US]/ˈdiːviənt/
[UK]/ˈdiːviənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. aberrant person, abnormal person
adj. aberrant, abnormal

Phrases & Collocations

deviant behavior

deviant thoughts

deviant personality

deviant tendencies

Example Sentences

Deviant behaviour is one of the features of certain types of mental illness.

Synonyms ABNORMAL 1, anomalous, atypical, deviant, deviative, heteroclite,

Objective To evaluate diagnostic value of CT Virtual Bronc ho scopy (CTVB) on deviant substance in trachea and bronc hia of children.

Real-world Examples

And good luck if the prosecution's painting your client as being a sexual deviant.

Source: The Good Place Season 2

Oh, what, are you some kind of a deviant, are ya?

Source: Go blank axis version

Scholars of that time accused her of acts of deception and deviant behavior.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

Hungarian media, which are largely under Mr Orban's thumb, painted them as deviants and warmongers.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The men were accused of attending or arranging so-called deviant sex parties and dressing in women's clothes.

Source: BBC Listening Collection April 2014

Individual behavior was even seen as deviant and idiotic throughout ancient times and much of the Middle Ages.

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

They accuse the women of deviant beliefs or sex lives.

Source: The Economist Culture

The girl has an M.B.A. in deviant behavior.

Source: Gossip Girl Season 3

It would be tantamount to full-on government endorsement of deviant vampiric behavior.

Source: True Blood Season 3

But sadists are sexually deviant yet there is no evidence of sexual contact.

Source: Criminal Minds Season 1

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