Synonyms of individualism

individualism

noun

ˌin-də-ˈvi-jə-wə-ˌli-zəm 

1

as in trick

an odd or peculiar habit

the novelist gives each character an assortment of individualisms that sets them apart

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trick
• trait
• characteristic
• mannerism
• eccentricity
• singularity
• idiosyncrasy
• habit
• peculiarity
• quirk
• curiosity
• twist
• tic
• kink
• oddity
• quip
• quiddity
• attribute
• attitude
• tendency
• personality
• crotchet
• affectation
• property
• erraticism
• character
• practice
• individuality
• pattern
• addiction
• airs
• identity
• custom
• way
• neuroticism
• perversion
• weirdness
• predisposition
• abnormality
• humor
• temperament
• inclination
• partiality
• predilection
• proclivity
• nature
• propensity
• penchant
• disposition
• genius
• wont
• mark
• bent
• leaning
• turn

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conformity
• sameness

2

as in identity

the set of qualities that make a person different from other people

his individualism and epic vision set him well apart from other architects of his generation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• identity
• personality
• individuality
• selfhood
• character
• distinctiveness
• uniqueness
• self-identity
• singularity
• separateness
• oneness
• idiosyncrasy
• peculiarity
• temperament
• nature
• singleness
• independence
• humor
• temper
• disposition

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conformity
• conventionality

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of individualism

The explosion of bachelorette parties in the three decades since mirrors what happened with weddings in general, influenced by the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, along with the rise of individualism, Montemurro says. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 5 July 2026

Community rather than gonzo individualism will likely be the key to survival. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026

In a world hellbent on celebrating individualism – selfies and influencers and likes and followers – New York won as a collective. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 June 2026

Surely the tournament would be invisible in a country that had loudly discounted soccer as a sport incompatible with rugged individualism and apple pie, wouldn’t it? — Beau Dure, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026