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heretical
This term carries a heavy weight of institutional conflict, suggesting a direct clash between an individual's conviction and a dominant power structure. In a religious sense, it implies a dangerous deviation from dogma that threatens the stability of the faith, often evoking historical images of inquisitions and excommunication.
When applied to secular contexts like science or politics, the word shifts toward a tone of intellectual rebellion. It describes ideas that are not merely unconventional, but are viewed as scandalous or subversive by the prevailing orthodoxy of the time, often implying that the speaker is a pioneer or a provocateur.
Meanings
Examples
The priest was accused of spreading heretical teachings to the villagers.
That is a heretical suggestion in the world of classical music.
He dared to propose a heretical theory that challenged the laws of physics.
I know it sounds heretical but I actually prefer the sequel to the original movie.
The Inquisition sought to root out any heretical beliefs within the population.
The Inquisition sought to root out any heretical beliefs within the population.
Some consider his approach to management heretical because he ignores all traditional hierarchies.
Some consider his approach to management heretical because he ignores all traditional hierarchies.
She felt that her views on the ancient text were becoming too heretical for the faculty to accept.
Is it truly heretical to suggest that the king was not a divine ruler?