conformer
- noun
- /kənˈfɔːrmər/
:
conformista
- The school encouraged individuality, but some students remained conformers to fit in.
Examples
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He was seen as a conformer because he always followed the latest trends.
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She is a conformer who always agrees with the group's decisions at work.
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As a conformer, she rarely challenged the opinions of her colleagues.
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He is such a conformer in the workplace.
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Many people are conformers who never question authority.
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In his quest for popularity, he became a conformer, often suppressing his true opinions.
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Many conformers prefer to follow established norms instead of expressing their individuality.
Synonyms
2
5.7
A person who follows rules and usual ways instead of trying new ideas
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4.8
A person who always obeys instructions and people in charge
A person who behaves in the usual way that most people accept
A person who follows rules and laws
A person who follows rules and does what they are asked
Antonyms
How Conformist
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Conformer comes from the parts con- 'with' and form 'shape', so it carries the image of fitting the usual shape. A helpful way to remember is to think of a person who fits 'with the form' of a group, meaning they follow the rules or style of most people.