How to Use unorthodox in a Sentence

unorthodox

adjective

• And the writing process for the movies was unorthodox, to say the least.
  — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2022
• For some, the idea of a shroom trip is still unorthodox.
  — Audrey Williams, Essence, 18 Nov. 2022
• Sure, the Popeyes idea was unorthodox, but look at them!
  — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 9 Aug. 2022
• From the onset, the Wu-Tang Clan was an unorthodox rap group.
  — Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
• The path was unorthodox, but that’s neither here nor there.
  — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
• Belair’s road to get to this point has been unorthodox.
  — Jay Reddick, orlandosentinel.com, 24 Mar. 2021
• Throughout her unorthodox rise to the top in business, Kat Cole has stuck by one rule.
  — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2023
• The Dodgers’ unorthodox formula worked again, even against one of the best teams in the American League.
  — Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2023
• But considering the unorthodox path that brought Faulkner to the top of the sport, this last-minute Olympic sub-in is just par for the course.
  — Lizzy Briskin, SELF, 4 Aug. 2024
• The high-school race in the garage beneath Palisades Center got off to an unorthodox start.
  — Kevin Armstrong, WSJ, 5 Mar. 2021
• His unorthodox sound took a while to catch on, and no one understood the dancing at first.
  — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2022
• As far as airport shuttles go, the 911 GT3 RS is an unorthodox choice.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
• This might be kind of unorthodox, but my favorite thing to break the fast is chocolate challah.
  — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appétit, 27 Sep. 2022
• In response, some hotels have turned to unorthodox ways to fill rooms.
  — Erin Adler, Star Tribune, 11 Feb. 2021
• Some also show traces of unorthodox tools, like a rake, having been dragged through the pigment.
  — Carol Kino, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2023
• Andrew has taken an unorthodox path to the Olympic team.
  — Paul Newberry, ajc, 15 June 2021
• He’s one of the top skaters in the Stars prospect pool, and uses an unorthodox 10-2 skating style to circle the offensive zone.
  — Matthew Defranks, Dallas News, 21 Sep. 2021
• The Giannis three is just the unorthodox exception to all that.
  — Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 12 May 2022
• His book is rich in unorthodox wisdom that could be put to good use today to build the new things of tomorrow.
  — Steven Sinofsky, WSJ, 17 June 2022
• During a recent trip to the gym, Stephen Graham was approached by a fan with a rather unorthodox line of praise.
  — Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2022
• That is part of why midwifery somehow still seemed too fringe, too unorthodox, too risky.
  — Time, 23 Jan. 2023
• Remucal and the arboretum have an unorthodox plan to save the rare plant.
  — Star Tribune, 2 May 2021
• One way is a bit unorthodox: Order a sandwich from KFC.
  — Erik Kain, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
• The Tesla Cybertruck’s unorthodox design could be a danger to more than just your eyes.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2023
• The couple had an arrangement that may have seemed unorthodox to some.
  — Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Oct. 2023
• Smith’s approach to the game, however, is a bit unorthodox.
  — Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, 7 May 2021
• The now 24-year-old made the unorthodox decision to move to first Ajax in the Netherlands and then Austria to develop as a player.
  — Manuel Veth, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
• As a result, the bridge had an unorthodox construction.
  — Colin Dickey, Popular Mechanics, 31 Aug. 2023
• The fight is on a Friday instead of a Saturday, which is unorthodox for most major boxing events.
  — Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Nov. 2024
• In the weeks since securing a second term in the White House, the 78-year-old has made several unorthodox Cabinet picks, including casting on-air stars to serve for high-level positions.
  — Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 26 Dec 2024