iconoclast

noun
UK: /aɪˈkɒn.ə.klæst/
US: /aɪˈkɑː.nə.klæst/

  1. A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions.

    1. He is an iconoclast who questions everything.
    2. The artist was seen as an iconoclast, challenging traditional art norms with their work.

  2. Someone who criticizes popular ideas and established customs.

    1. She is an iconoclast in the company.
    2. Known as an iconoclast, he challenged the status quo in the political arena.

Synonyms

critic dissenter heretic nonconformist rebel
iconoclast adjective

  1. Characterized by attacking established beliefs or cherished ideas.

    1. His iconoclast views were not popular.
    2. The journalist's iconoclast approach to reporting often stirred public debate.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "iconoclast" in English means: A person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions., Someone who criticizes popular ideas and established customs..

The phonetic transcription of "iconoclast" is /aɪˈkɒn.ə.klæst/ in British English and /aɪˈkɑː.nə.klæst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "iconoclast": critic, dissenter, heretic, nonconformist, rebel.

Example usage of "iconoclast": "He is an iconoclast who questions everything.". More examples on the page.