individualistic

Definitions

Characterized by a strong sense of independence and self-reliance.

Favoring the freedom of action for each person over collective or state control.

Marked by unique, unconventional, or distinctive personal traits.

Examples

The artist's individualistic style set her apart from the more traditional painters in the gallery.

Western cultures often prioritize individualistic values, emphasizing personal achievement and independence.

His individualistic approach to problem-solving sometimes clashed with the team's collaborative goals.

Synonyms

independent autonomous self-reliant nonconformist maverick unique distinctive

Antonyms

conformist collectivist dependent conventional gregarious subservient communal