English adjective: maverick | |||
1. | maverick independent in behavior or thought | ||
Samples | She led a somewhat irregular private life. Maverick politicians. | ||
Synonyms | irregular, unorthodox | ||
Similar | unconventional | ||
Antonyms | conventional | ||
English noun: maverick | |||
1. | maverick (person) someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action | ||
Synonyms | rebel | ||
Broader (hypernym) | nonconformist, recusant | ||
2. | maverick (animal) an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it | ||
Broader (hypernym) | calf | ||