iconoclastic

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore I words

attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions

In a sentence

Iconoclastic in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing iconoclastic in a sentence.

His iconoclastic theories overturned decades of accepted scientific doctrine.

Synonyms

rebelliousirreverentdissenting

Antonyms

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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

Common questions

Iconoclastic (adjective) means attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions

Here is iconoclastic used in an example sentence: "His iconoclastic theories overturned decades of accepted scientific doctrine."

Common synonyms for iconoclastic include rebellious, irreverent, dissenting.

Antonyms of iconoclastic include orthodox, conventional.

Iconoclastic is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

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