nonconformance
noun
Simple meaning
Failure to conform to accepted standards of behavior.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
nɑnkənˈfɔɹməns
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Definition
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noun
Failure to conform to accepted standards of behavior
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Formality
- Technical
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This meaning: Failure to conform to accepted standards of behavior
Used this way, nonconformance is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It criticises, but without shouting.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Critical but measured
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Synonyms
Sense: failure to conform to accepted standards of behavior
Antonyms
Sense: failure to conform to accepted standards of behavior
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