Aberrant (Noun)
Meaning
One whose behavior departs substantially from the norm of a group.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The police were called to the scene to deal with an aberrant who was causing a disturbance in the otherwise quiet neighborhood.
- She was an aberrant in her family, as she was the only one who pursued a career in the arts.
- His aberrant behavior in the workplace led to his termination, as he consistently disregarded company policies.
- The aberrant student was often at odds with the school administration, challenging their rules and authority.
- The small town was shocked by the aberrant actions of one of its residents, who was arrested for a string of burglaries.