outside norms

[/ˈaʊtsaɪd nɔːrmz/]
noun phrase / adjective phrase
fora dos padrões
1. behavior, appearance, or practices that deviate from what is considered standard, conventional, or socially acceptable
His artistic style was considered outside norms for the conservative community.
Seu estilo artístico era considerado fora dos padrões para a comunidade conservadora.
2. actions or ideas that fall beyond established social, cultural, or professional standards
The company's hiring practices were outside norms for the industry.
As práticas de contratação da empresa estavam fora dos padrões da indústria.
In Brazil, deviation from social norms can carry different weight depending on context—fashion and arts embrace outside norms more readily, while professional and institutional settings tend to be more conservative. In the USA, particularly in creative industries and urban centers like NYC, being outside norms is often celebrated as individuality and innovation.
NYC Slang
out there; off the wall; not the norm
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unconventionalnonconformistunorthodoxatypicalabnormalirregular
Antonyms / Antônimos
conventionalstandardnormalorthodoxtypicalconformist

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fora dos padrões
most common translation; literally 'outside standards'
General Brazilian
fora da norma
singular form; commonly used in formal contexts
São Paulo
destoante
more colloquial; means 'discordant' or 'clashing'
Portugal
fora dos padrões / fora da norma
same as Brazilian Portuguese; no significant regional variation

Related Words

deviationanomalyeccentricnonconformitytransgressionoutlier

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the mold
go against the grain
rock the boat
color outside the lines
march to the beat of a different drum
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