Heretical (Adjective)
Meaning
Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Galileo's ideas about the universe were considered heretical by the Catholic Church during his time.
- The artist's use of unconventional materials in her sculpture was seen as heretical by some in the art community.
- The company's shift away from traditional marketing strategies was considered heretical by many of their competitors.
- The activist's arguments for economic reform were seen as heretical by those who believed in free market principles.
- The philosopher's latest book, which challenged many long-held assumptions about morality, was hailed as both groundbreaking and heretical by academics.