Counterstereotypical

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not in accordance with a stereotype

    "“All this exposure to this very counterstereotypical African-American has actually changed — at least temporarily — what is on the tip of the tongue,” said E. Ashby Plant[…]"

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"“All this exposure to this very counterstereotypical African-American has actually changed — at least temporarily — what is on the tip of the tongue,” said E. Ashby Plant[…]"

Etymology

From counter- + stereotypical.

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