If you say that someone is individualistic, you mean that they like to think and do things in their own way, rather than imitating other people. You can also say that a society is individualistic if it encourages people to behave in this way.
Most artists are very individualistic.
Synonyms: individual, original, unique, particular More Synonyms of individualistic
Examples of 'individualistic' in a sentence
individualistic
Their communal lifestyle in an individualistic society invites curiosity and suspicion.
Christianity Today (2000)
It's a message that would appeal in an increasingly individualistic age.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
A more individualistic society is also one with much more loneliness.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
She would then laugh and get on with what really mattered to her, which was her own highly individualistic work.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The result: a more divided, individualistic society.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Highly individualistic societies like the USA place great emphasis on the needs, choices and fulfilment of the individual.
Paul Martin MAKING HAPPY PEOPLE (2005)
(adjective)
Most artists are very individualistic.
Synonyms
individual
We develop our own individual style of writing.
original
unique
particular
distinctive
the distinctive odour of chlorine
special
It requires a very special brand of courage to fight dictators.
independent
My children will grow up resolute, independent and tough.
typical
typical pastimes such as watching films and reading
characteristic
Windmills are a characteristic feature of the landscape.
idiosyncratic
a highly idiosyncratic personality
self-reliant
egocentric
egoistic
Additional synonyms
in the sense of characteristic
Definition
typical or representative of someone or something
Windmills are a characteristic feature of the landscape.