Synonyms for maverick

Noun

1. maverick, rebel, nonconformist, recusant

usage: someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

2. maverick, calf

usage: an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it

Adjective

1. irregular, maverick, unorthodox, unconventional (vs. conventional)

usage: independent in behavior or thought; "she led a somewhat irregular private life"; "maverick politicians"