Deviant and Oddball

Deviant

Deviant noun - A person who does not conform to generally accepted standards or customs.
Usage example: branded as social deviants by a society that did not value self-expression

Oddball and deviant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Oddball" instead the word "Deviant" as a noun or an adjective. informal substitute

Nearby Words: deviate, deviation, deviance

Oddball

Oddball noun - A person of odd or whimsical habits.
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Deviant and oddball are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deviant" instead the word "Oddball" as an adjective or a noun.
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