counternormative

English

Etymology

From counter- +‎ normative.

Adjective

counternormative (comparative more counternormative, superlative most counternormative)

  1. Contrary to what is normative; opposing or overthrowing norms.
    • 2004 September, Amani El-Alayli, Lawrence A Messé, “Reactions toward an unexpected or counternormative favor-giver: Does it matter if we think we can reciprocate?”, in Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, volume 40, number 5, →DOI, page 633:
      People may experience two opposing motivations after receiving unexpected or counternormative favors: an obligation to reciprocate and psychological reactance.

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