Which word is best to describe a person who is unconventional and deviates from the norm?

• A. Unconventional and deviating from the norm
• B. Eccentric
• C. Eclectic
• D. Dynamic

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is finding a single word that labels a person who is noticeably out of the ordinary in behavior. The best fit is the word eccentric. It directly describes someone whose actions, tastes, or approach are unconventional and deviate from what’s typical, often with a sense of quirky individuality. It’s a common, natural label for a person who doesn’t follow the crowd, without carrying a heavy negative charge.

Eclectic describes someone who collects or uses ideas from a range of sources, which isn’t about a person’s behavior in relation to norms. Dynamic targets energy or change, not a tendency to be unconventional. The descriptive phrase “unconventional and deviating from the norm” isn’t a concise label in itself and thus doesn’t function as smoothly as a single word like eccentric when you’re describing a person.