maverick

nounperson who takes chances, departs from accepted course

Synonyms for maverick

noun person who takes chances, departs from accepted course

Antonyms for maverick

Word Origin & History

1867, "calf or yearling found without an owner's brand," so called for Samuel A. Maverick (1803-1870), Texas cattle owner who was negligent in branding his calves. Sense of "individualist, unconventional person" is first recorded 1886, via notion of "masterless."

Example Sentences formaverick

Wonder if she would have any use for a maverick rancher from the alkali 174 country?

This should be Mr. Maverick, a retired merchant, who is on a visit to his daughter.

"Some of you maverick psis scream like a gelded porker," he said.

It was as easy to you as picking out a maverick in a bunch of steers to me.

Dunwoodie, emerging from the Maverick bar, hailed him as he passed.

"My little daughter Zola B. can spell everything," said Maverick.

"I withdraw the objection," said Maverick; and so it was Wensday.

"She will be unwilling to return with me then," said Maverick, in a troubled manner.

And Maverick kissed, again and again, that fair face of which he was so proud.

It was only too evident to Maverick that there was a cause of distrust between them.

maverick

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Antonyms for maverick

calf

calves

eccentric

free spirit

individualist

maverick

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Antonyms for maverick

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