Nonconformity (noun)

1. Refusal or failure to comply with accepted standards, conventions, or rules.
2. The state or quality of being different from the norm or what is expected.

Origin:

From non- + conformity.

Examples:

1. His nonconformity was evident in the way he dressed, talked, and lived his life.
2. The nonconformity of the painting style was what initially drew me to the artist's work.
3. Her nonconformity was both a strength and a weakness, as she often challenged the status quo but also faced opposition.
4. The nonconformity of the group's beliefs and practices made it difficult for them to fit in with mainstream society.
5. The nonconformity of the individual's ideas and perspectives was what made them a valuable member of the team.