iconoclast
Advanced/aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/
- noun
- One who attacks common beliefs or institutions
iconoclast in a sentence
- “Jane goes to one protest after another, but she seems to be an iconoclast rather than an activist with a progressive agenda.”
- “A notorious iconoclast, the music critic isn't afraid to go after sacred cows.”
- “At the seminar, she cemented her reputation as an iconoclast.”
What does “iconoclast” mean?
iconoclast (noun) means one who attacks common beliefs or institutions. It is pronounced /aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "iconoclast" mean?
- iconoclast (noun) means: One who attacks common beliefs or institutions
- How do you pronounce "iconoclast"?
- "iconoclast" is pronounced /aɪˈkɒn.əˌklæst/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "iconoclast" in a sentence?
- Here is "iconoclast" used in a sentence: Jane goes to one protest after another, but she seems to be an iconoclast rather than an activist with a progressive agenda.
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