C2nounbusinesswork
US/ˈmæv.ər.ɪk/
UK/ˈmæv.ər.ɪk/
a person who thinks and acts independently and does not follow the usual rules or ideas
In context
The founder was seen as a maverick who ignored how the industry usually worked.
Every big company needs a few mavericks to challenge old habits.
He was a maverick in the bank, but his risky ideas often paid off.
Words that go with maverick
adjective + noun
- political maverickThe senator was known as a political maverick.
noun + preposition
- something of a maverickIn the world of banking, she is something of a maverick.
- bit of a maverickMy new boss is a bit of a maverick, but she gets results.
noun + noun
- maverick approachHis maverick approach upset the older directors.
- maverick spiritInvestors loved the maverick spirit of the young founders.