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Enfant Terrible

Noun

Sense: a person who behaves in an unconventional or controversial way, often shocking others with their actions or ideas.

Usage: The artist was considered an enfant terrible of his time, provoking and challenging societal norms with his provocative artworks.

Example Sentence: He gained a reputation as an enfant terrible in the music industry, regularly pushing boundaries with his unconventional compositions.

Adjective

Sense: characteristic of an enfant terrible; unconventional or shocking in behavior or ideas.

Usage: Her enfant terrible style of writing often divided critics, with some praising her boldness while others criticized it.

Example Sentence: The enfant terrible director delivered another audacious and controversial film that sparked debates among audiences and critics.