Definition of Deviant

used to describe a person or behavior that is apart from the usual

Examples of Deviant in a sentence

The pedophile’s deviant behavior was both unusual and illegal.  🔊

Since the uncommon plan seemed to be working well, leaders were glad they adopted a deviant marketing strategy.  🔊

Because his actions were deviant from that of normal citizen’s, the unusual man was cast out of the village.  🔊

Aaron’s deviant workplace behavior made many of his co-workers both leery and uncomfortable.  🔊

The man had to take a deviant approach to solving the problem since the usual options didn’t seem to be working.  🔊

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