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
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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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Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2025
The parents who really understood this embraced sometimes unconventional strategies that prioritized curiosity, a love for learning, and emotional intelligence over societal expectations.
—Reem Raouda, Contributor, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025
What Your Child Needs To Know by 5, 10 And 15, According To Experts
By Darlin Tillery
Life & Trends Reporter
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An employee's unconventional way to stop a group of unsupervised children from running wild in the aisles has sparked applause across the internet.
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As players of string instruments and lovers of unconventional, non-vocal music, that 1996 album resonated with each of them.
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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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