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 | ||