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bohemian A person who values freedom, creativity, and personal expression over conventional societal norms. ■ "She's such a bohemian, she doesn't even own a house!"
Impudence A most audacious and shameless behavior, often involving an excessive amount of self-confidence or disregard for societal norms. ■ "He had the impudence to walk into the room and interrupt the President's speech."
maverick A person who refuses to conform to the norms and expectations of their group or society. ■ "The mavericks in the office always had a great time together, breaking rules and having fun at work."
Outlaws A group of people who refuse to conform to society's norms and values, often engaging in criminal activities. ■ "The outlaws were known for their brazen thefts and wild parties."
Persecute To chase or pursue someone relentlessly, often with malicious intent. ■ "He was persecuted for his unique sense of humor and refusal to conform to societal norms."
Rebel A person who refuses to conform to authority or society's norms. ■ "I may be a rebel, but that just means I get to wear my own clothes and eat whatever I want."
rebelling The act of publicly declaring one's lack of conformity to societal norms or expectations. ■ "I am rebelling against the dress code by wearing my favorite t-shirt with a funny meme on it."
Rebels A group of people who refuse to conform to the norms and expectations of society. ■ "The rebels were so against authority that they refused to wear any clothing at all! They were a sight to behold!"
Spitfire A person who is fiercely independent and refuses to conform to societal norms. ■ He's a spitfire, he always marches to the beat of his own drum.
unconventional adjective: not following the established norms or patterns of behavior, especially in a humorous way. ■ The comedian's unconventional take on politics had the whole crowd in stitches.
unorthodox adjective, Characterized by, or in accordance with, a departure from accepted or established norms or practices. ■ He wore socks on his hands instead of gloves. That's pretty unorthodox, but it works for him.
Customs The strange and often bizarre behaviors of foreigners who do not understand the cultural norms of their host country. ■ "When I first arrived in Japan, I couldn't believe how many people walked around with their mouths full of food. That must be a custom!
Hygiene 1 The practice of keeping oneself clean and healthy, especially through regular bathing and grooming. ■ I forgot my toothbrush at home and my mouth felt like a garbage disposal by the end of the day. I clearly need to work on my dental hygiene.; 2 a A sense of moral or ethical purity, often associated with religious beliefs or societal norms. ■ I grew up in a very strict household where hygiene was paramount. My parents believed that if we didn't wash our hands before every meal, we were going to hell. It's no wonder I have OCD now.; b The act of pretending to be clean or healthy when in reality you are quite the opposite. ■ I told my boss I was feeling great and had a lot of energy, but in reality I was dying of exhaustion. My lack of hygiene skills must have given me away. The study or principles of maintaining good health, including proper nutrition and exercise. ■ I wanted to get in shape for my summer vacation, so I started a strict hygiene routine that included daily yoga and a diet of nothing but kale smoothies. Unfortunately, my friends started calling me "The Hygienic Nazi" because I was so obsessed with cleanliness.
idiots noun, plural: people who are extremely stupid and have no sense of common decency or social norms ■ John's friends always make him feel like an idiot because he can't seem to grasp simple concepts like "not putting your shoes on the table."
morally In a way that is morally upright or good, but not necessarily in accordance with the law or social norms. ■ "I may have been technically late for the meeting, but I was morally on time because I had a good excuse."
Offensive Something that is so offensive as to be considered unacceptable or inappropriate, often because it goes against societal norms or standards. ■ I accidentally used the wrong word at work and now my boss thinks I'm sexually harassing her. That was really offensive.
Renegade2 A person who rejects the established norms and values of their society or community, and instead embraces their own unique and often rebellious way of life. ■ "John was a renegade in his small town. He refused to wear clothes, lived in a treehouse, and only ate vegetables."
repressed A feeling or emotion that is kept hidden from others due to social or cultural norms, but secretly bubbles up like a geyser in the heat of passion. ■ "I may act like I'm repressed and reserved, but as soon as I get behind closed doors with my boy toys, all bets are off!
Savages A group of people who are so uncivilized and barbaric that they lack even the most basic social norms and have a propensity for violence. ■ "I can't believe we forgot to invite the savages to our party. They would have been a real hit!"
violations A hilarious act of breaking rules or norms, often accompanied by amusing consequences. ■ "I'm sorry for my violations at the pool today. I accidentally blew up all the floats while trying to impress my friends with my water balloon toss skills."