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Unconventional: meaning, definitions and examples

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unconventional

 

[ ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

way of thinking

Not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed.

Synonyms

innovative, nontraditional, original, unorthodox

Examples of usage

  • He has some unconventional ideas about education.
  • The artist's work is known for its unconventional style.
Context #2 | Adjective

method

Not bound by or conforming to convention, rule, or precedent; free from conventionality.

Synonyms

atypical, offbeat, uncommon, unusual

Examples of usage

  • The company uses unconventional marketing strategies.
  • She took an unconventional approach to solving the problem.

Translations

Translations of the word "unconventional" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não convencional

🇮🇳 अप्रचलित

🇩🇪 unkonventionell

🇮🇩 tidak konvensional

🇺🇦 неконвенційний

🇵🇱 niekonwencjonalny

🇯🇵 型破りな

🇫🇷 non conventionnel

🇪🇸 no convencional

🇹🇷 alışılmadık

🇰🇷 비전통적인

🇸🇦 غير تقليدي

🇨🇿 nekonvenční

🇸🇰 nekonvenčný

🇨🇳 非传统的

🇸🇮 nekonvencionalen

🇮🇸 óhefðbundinn

🇰🇿 дәстүрлі емес

🇬🇪 არატრადიციული

🇦🇿 qeyri-ənənəvi

🇲🇽 no convencional

Etymology

The word 'unconventional' dates back to the mid-19th century, originating from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'conventional' meaning 'following accepted customs or standards'. It has been used to describe ideas, methods, or behaviors that deviate from the norm or traditional practices.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,548, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.