heretical
adjective/həˈrɛtɪkəl/
Frequency rank: #15,011 most common English word
Meaning
Holding or expressing opinions that strongly contradict accepted beliefs or established doctrines.
Example sentence
The scientist's heretical ideas were rejected by the academic establishment of his time.
Synonyms & related words
- unorthodox
- unconventional
- dissenting
- heterodox
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