Synonyms of heterodoxy

heterodoxy

noun

ˈhe-tə-rə-ˌdäk-sē 

as in dissent

departure from a generally accepted theory, opinion, or practice

Copernicus's theory that the earth revolved around the sun was arrant heterodoxy at a time when the earth was thought to be the center of the universe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissent
• heresy
• schism
• nonconformity
• error
• dissidence
• discord
• sectarianism
• apostasy
• defection
• misconception
• deviation
• fallacy
• myth
• iconoclasm
• deviance
• separatism
• misbelief
• falsehood
• scission
• infidelity
• dissension
• disagreement
• unconventionality

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• orthodoxy
• conformity
• agreement
• conformation
• conventionality

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heterodoxy

Even in the most pluralistic society, straying from the prevailing orthodoxy (or heterodoxy, as the case may be) can land you in trouble. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026

But Dhillon’s apparent moderation during that time might also be read as a different way of communicating the same underlying heterodoxy from her Review days. — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026

Shalom Auslander’s literary career has been built on equal parts comedy, heterodoxy and self-loathing. — Mark Athitakis, Washington Post, 25 July 2024

The third or worst scenario would be if Rome would for some reason fail to address this situation on time; the heterodoxy would consequently rashly spread within the Church. — Fr. Goran Jovicic, National Review, 13 June 2021

Trump’s heterodoxy and disruptiveness provided the equivalent of an enormous natural experiment, and the results were surprising. — Oren Cass, Foreign Affairs, 12 Feb. 2021

Four months later, Wilson was ousted as CEO of Ascend, having already been stripped of his responsibilities as early as July, just one month after expressing his heterodoxy. — Madeline Fry Schultz, Washington Examiner, 10 Dec. 2020