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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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Both online and in real life, people everywhere seem to be talking, sharing and posting about the romantic comedy that stars Kristen Bell as an agnostic podcast host who falls for an unconventional rabbi, played by Adam Brody, who has just broken up with a longtime girlfriend.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024
Expert boldly colorful and delightfully unconventional prints in classic silhouettes from boxy to sets to midi slips.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
Aquariuses are clever, innovative, and unconventional, so an uncharacteristically Halloween stencil, like this clever bee and honeycomb combo, is just the ticket.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 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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