deviant practices

[/ˈdiːviənt ˈpræktɪsɪz/]
noun phrase
práticas desviantes
1. behaviors, actions, or activities that significantly diverge from socially accepted norms, rules, or standards
The sociological study examined deviant practices within various communities.
O estudo sociológico examinou práticas desviantes dentro de várias comunidades.
2. in a clinical or psychological context, actions that differ from conventional or typical behavioral patterns
Mental health professionals assess deviant practices to understand underlying conditions.
Profissionais de saúde mental avaliam práticas desviantes para compreender as condições subjacentes.
3. unconventional or irregular procedures that depart from established standards or protocols
The audit revealed several deviant practices in the company's accounting procedures.
A auditoria revelou várias práticas desviantes nos procedimentos contábeis da empresa.
In Brazil and the USA, this term is commonly used in academic, sociological, and clinical discussions to analyze behavior that deviates from social norms without necessarily carrying strong moral judgment, though context matters. In professional environments, it may indicate procedural irregularities requiring attention or correction.
NYC Slang
out-of-line behavior; sketch moves; weird flex
Synonyms / Sinônimos
aberrant behaviorunconventional practicesnonconformist behaviorirregular conductatypical actions
Antonyms / Antônimos
conformist practicesconventional behaviorstandard proceduresnormative conduct

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
práticas desviantes
Standard usage in formal and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
práticas desviantes; comportamentos fora do padrão
May use more colloquial variations in informal speech
São Paulo
práticas desviantes
Preferred in business and professional settings
Portugal
práticas desviantes; condutas desviantes
Similar usage but may emphasize 'condutas' in certain contexts

Related Words

deviancenonconformityaberrationtransgressionbehavioral deviationsocial deviance

Related Idioms & Phrases

stepping out of line
breaking the mold
marching to the beat of a different drummer
going against the grain
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