Unorthodox: meaning, definitions and examples
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unorthodox
[ ʌnˈɔːθədɒks ]
behavior
Contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted
Synonyms
nonconformist, unconventional, unusual
Examples of usage
- His unorthodox approach to problem-solving often yielded innovative solutions.
- She took an unorthodox path to success, but it worked for her.
religion
Not conforming to traditional beliefs or practices
Synonyms
heretical, heterodox, nontraditional
Examples of usage
- The sect's unorthodox beliefs attracted both criticism and curiosity.
- Her unorthodox interpretations of scripture sparked debate within the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "unorthodox" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não ortodoxo
🇮🇳 अप्रचलित
🇩🇪 unorthodox
🇮🇩 tidak ortodoks
🇺🇦 неортодоксальний
🇵🇱 nieortodoksyjny
🇯🇵 非正統的な
🇫🇷 non orthodoxe
🇪🇸 no ortodoxo
🇹🇷 alışılmadık
🇰🇷 비정통적인
🇸🇦 غير تقليدي
🇨🇿 neortodoxní
🇸🇰 neortodoxný
🇨🇳 非正统的
🇸🇮 neortodoksen
🇮🇸 óhefðbundinn
🇰🇿 дәстүрлі емес
🇬🇪 არაორთოდოქსი
🇦🇿 qeyri-ənənəvi
🇲🇽 no ortodoxo
Word origin
The word 'unorthodox' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'orthodox' which comes from the Greek 'orthodoxos', meaning 'having the right opinion'. The term was first used in the 17th century to describe beliefs or practices that deviate from the established norms or traditions, especially in religion or social customs.
See also: orthodox, unorthodoxly, unorthodoxy.