iconoclastic
attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions
Iconoclastic in a sentence
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His iconoclastic theories overturned decades of accepted scientific doctrine.
More GRE words starting with I
a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions
guided by ideals rather than by practical considerations
a peculiar habit or feature distinctive to an individual
excessively or blindly devoted to something or someone
extreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree
to admire or revere someone to an excessive degree
charmingly peaceful and free of trouble
lacking nobility of character; dishonorable
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