Unconventional: meaning, definitions and examples
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unconventional
[ ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.