conformist
conformist — noun
1. a person who willingly follows the accepted rules, fashions, and opinions of the
a person who willingly follows the accepted rules, fashions, and opinions of the society or group they belong to, rather than acting in an original or independent way.
Caleb wore the same shoes as everyone else, proving he was a true conformist.
true conformist — intensifier showing strong alignment
Lien refused to be seen as a conformist, so she dyed her hair purple.
Sahil chose to be a conformist at work and save unusual ideas for the weekend.
Andrei called himself a conformist because he had never once questioned the company rules.
Trang felt like a conformist when she agreed with the group without thinking it through.
- follower
more general and less critical; can be neutral
- traditionalist
emphasises loyalty to long-established customs rather than group pressure
- conventionalist
more formal; stresses adherence to social conventions
- yes-man
informal and harsher; implies weak-minded eagerness to please superiors
- nonconformist
the direct opposite; someone who refuses to follow the crowd
- individualist
positive-sounding; someone who thinks and acts independently
- rebel
stronger and more active in opposing rules or authority
文法句型
a/the + conformist
conformist + (prepositional phrase)
用法筆記
Frequently carries a mildly critical tone, suggesting that the person lacks individuality or independent judgment. The opposite is 'nonconformist'.
常見錯誤
conformist — adjective
1. willing to follow the accepted rules, fashions, and opinions of a society or gro
willing to follow the accepted rules, fashions, and opinions of a society or group, and not interested in being original or different.
Amelia left the conformist office culture to start her own creative studio.
conformist + [organisation noun] — typical attributive pattern
Hari felt trapped by the conformist values of a neighbourhood where everyone dressed alike.
The school's conformist dress code required grey trousers and white shirts for all students.
Obi preferred a conformist approach at meetings, agreeing with whatever the boss suggested.
- conventional
similar meaning but more neutral in tone
- traditional
focuses on customs passed down rather than group pressure
- orthodox
stronger; implies strict adherence to accepted views, often in religion or politics
- nonconformist
the direct opposite in adjective form
- unconventional
neutral or positive; indicates originality without rebellion
- rebellious
stronger; implies active opposition to rules
文法句型
conformist + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun (attributive position). Describes environments, rules, attitudes, or cultures that discourage individuality.