deviant in Finnish
deviant in Finnish is poikkeava, poikkeus — deviant means different from what is normal or expected, especially in a way society disapproves of.
deviant in Finnish
poikkeava
Characterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standard.
poikkeava
A person who deviates, especially from norms of social behavior.
poikkeus
A thing, phenomenon, or trend that deviates from an expectation or pattern.
What does "deviant" mean?
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adj Different from what is normal or expected, especially in a way society disapproves of.
"The study looked at deviant behaviour among teenagers."
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noun A person whose behaviour clearly breaks accepted social norms.
"The tabloid labelled him a deviant after the scandal broke."
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deviant in a sentence
- The study looked at deviant behaviour among teenagers.
- His deviant approach to management ruffled feathers at first, then paid off.
- The tabloid labelled him a deviant after the scandal broke.
- Support groups exist for people wrongly branded as deviants.
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What is "deviant" in Finnish?
"deviant" in Finnish is poikkeava, poikkeus. deviant means: Different from what is normal or expected, especially in a way society disapproves of.
How do you use "deviant" in a sentence?
Example: "The study looked at deviant behaviour among teenagers." In Finnish, "deviant" is poikkeava, poikkeus.
Are there other ways to say "deviant" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "deviant": poikkeava, poikkeus.
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