Unconventionally: meaning, definitions and examples

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unconventionally

 

[ ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

think outside the box

In a way that is different from what is usual or traditional; in an unconventional manner.

Synonyms

creatively, differently, innovatively, unorthodox

Examples of usage

  • She approached the problem unconventionally, and her solution was truly innovative.
  • His art is known for being unconventionally bold and provocative.
  • The company unconventionally decided to launch their new product without any marketing campaign.
Context #2 | Adverb

act or behave

In a manner that deviates from the norm or common practice; in an unusual or unexpected way.

Synonyms

abnormally, atypically, unexpectedly, unusually

Examples of usage

  • He unconventionally wore sneakers to the formal event.
  • She unconventionally chose to travel by bicycle instead of taking the bus.
  • The author unconventionally published her book online for free.

Translations

Translations of the word "unconventionally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inconvencionalmente

🇮🇳 अपरंपरागत रूप से

🇩🇪 unkonventionell

🇮🇩 secara tidak lazim

🇺🇦 неконвенційно

🇵🇱 niekonwencjonalnie

🇯🇵 非伝統的に

🇫🇷 de manière non conventionnelle

🇪🇸 de manera no convencional

🇹🇷 alışılmadık bir şekilde

🇰🇷 비전통적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير تقليدي

🇨🇿 nekonvenčně

🇸🇰 nekonvenčne

🇨🇳 非传统地

🇸🇮 nekonvencionalno

🇮🇸 óhefðbundið

🇰🇿 дәстүрлі емес түрде

🇬🇪 არატრადიციულად

🇦🇿 qeyri-ənənəvi şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera no convencional

Etymology

The word 'unconventionally' is derived from the word 'unconventional', which originated in the mid 19th century. The prefix 'un-' means 'not', and 'conventional' refers to something that is based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed. Therefore, 'unconventionally' describes doing something in a way that is not traditional or usual. The concept of being unconventional has been celebrated in various fields such as art, fashion, and thinking, where breaking away from norms is seen as a form of creativity and innovation.

See also: conventional, conventionalism, conventionalist, conventionally, conventions, unconventionality.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,760, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.