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heretical

[/həˈrɛtɪkəl/]
adjective
herético
1. Contrary to or rejected by orthodox religious doctrine; involving heresy
The priest condemned the heretical teachings as blasphemous.
O padre condenou os ensinamentos heréticos como blasfêmia.
2. Holding or expressing unorthodox or controversial opinions, especially in a non-religious context
His heretical ideas about economics challenged traditional market theory.
Suas ideias heréticas sobre economia desafiaram a teoria tradicional de mercado.
Synonyms
heterodoxunorthodoxblasphemousapostateschismaticdissident
Antonyms
orthodoxorthodoxdoctrinalconventionalconformist

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
herético
Standard usage across all Brazilian regions
Portugal
herético
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

heretical doctrine
heretical belief
heretical practice
heretical interpretation
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