Nonconformist and Self-directed

Nonconformist adjective - Deviating from commonly accepted beliefs or practices.

Self-directed and nonconformist are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-directed" instead an adjective "Nonconformist".

Nearby Word: nonconformity

Self-directed adjective - (of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment.

Nonconformist and self-directed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nonconformist" instead an adjective phrase "Self-directed".