die Abweichende
Translation
deviant (female), dissenter (female), nonconformist (female)
Examples
Die Abweichende äußerte eine andere Meinung.
The dissenter (female) expressed a different opinion.
Als Abweichende wurde sie oft missverstanden.
As a nonconformist (female), she was often misunderstood.
Grammar Patterns
((to be considered an Abweichende)) to be considered a deviant (female) She was considered a deviant in her community.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Dissidentin, Nonkonformistin; Antonyms: Konformistin
Etymology
A nominalized adjective from 'abweichend', which comes from 'ab-' (away) + 'weichen' (to yield, move). A person who 'moves away' from the norm.
Memory Tips
Picture a person who 'weicht ab' (deviates) from the main path.