iconoclast

[US]/aɪˈkɒnəklæst/
[UK]/aɪˈkɑːnəklæst/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a person who attacks traditional beliefs, especially religious ones, or one who opposes the worship of icons.

Example Sentences

the orientation of an iconoclast.

You are not an iconoclast but you do become bored with dry, repetitive studies and you gravitate to areas that are stimulating and require fast responsiveness to changing circumstances.

She is known as an iconoclast in the art world.

The iconoclast writer challenged societal norms in her novels.

He is considered an iconoclast for his unconventional approach to business.

The artist's work was seen as iconoclastic by critics.

The iconoclast musician revolutionized the music industry with his unique sound.

Her iconoclastic fashion sense made her stand out in the crowd.

The iconoclast professor challenged his students to think outside the box.

The iconoclast artist refused to conform to traditional painting techniques.

She was labeled an iconoclast for her radical political views.

The iconoclast filmmaker pushed the boundaries of storytelling in cinema.

Real-world Examples

There are indeed elements in Confucianism, which awaken abhorrence and even invoke a curse among the Chinese, and often in modern history a revolutionary was he who proved himself first an energetic iconoclast.

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