unconventional
adjective
un·con·ven·tion·al
ˌən-kən-ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)nəl
: not conventional : not bound by or in accordance with convention : being out of the ordinary
an unconventional outfit
an unconventional thinker
unconventionally
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of unconventional in a Sentence
Her lifestyle is rather unconventional.
the Shakers acquired their name because of their unconventional practice of dancing with shaking movements during worship
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Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 June 2024
When a series of concussions threaten her career, she is forced into an unconventional equine therapy program.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 June 2024
Bucking tradition, Indiana's Republican delegates have rejected U.S. Sen. Mike Braun's choice for lieutenant governor, instead nominating Noblesville pastor Micah Beckwith, whose unconventional campaign centered around giving delegates a choice.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 15 June 2024
The Mets went to right-hander Adam Ottavino much earlier than usual, but with Diaz back, the Mets can use their high-leverage relievers in unconventional ways.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024
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“Unconventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconventional. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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unconventional
adjective
un·con·ven·tion·al
ˌən-kən-ˈvench-nəl
-ən-ᵊl
: not conventional : not bound by or in agreement with convention
unconventional behavior
unconventionally
adverb
-ˈvench-nə-lē
-ən-ᵊl-ē
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