gender nonconforming

American  

[jen-der nahn-kuhn-fawrm-ing] / ˈdʒɛn dər ˌnɑn kənˈfɔrm ɪŋ /

adjective

1. having or relating to a gender expression that does not align with conventional expectations of gendered behavior or dress.

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Example Sentences

“The United States is committed to fighting for a world that accepts and respects transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming persons.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

Eighty-two percent are men, 12 percent are women, and about 1.5 percent are transgender or gender nonconforming.

From Slate • Oct. 17, 2024

The proposal would define that to include women, people of color, those with disabilities, military veterans, people adhering to particular religious beliefs and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, nonbinary or gender nonconforming.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2024

The person potentially inhabits both masculine and feminine spirits while also being gender nonconforming.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2024

Other forms of gender incongruence, such as identifying as nonbinary or gender nonconforming, further challenge the idea that children should be forced to abide by traditional gender categories.

From Scientific American • Aug. 24, 2023