Unorthodoxly: meaning, definitions and examples
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unorthodoxly
[ ʌnˈɔːθədɒksli ]
in a unique or unconventional manner
Unorthodoxly means in a way that is different from what is usual or traditionally accepted. It is often used to describe actions or ideas that deviate from the norm.
Synonyms
creatively, differently, unconventionally.
Examples of usage
- He approached the problem unorthodoxly, coming up with a solution no one had considered before.
- The artist unorthodoxly painted with his fingers instead of using brushes.
in a manner that challenges traditional beliefs or practices
Unorthodoxly can also refer to acting or thinking in a way that goes against established norms or customs, often in a deliberate attempt to be innovative or revolutionary.
Synonyms
innovatively, radically, revolutionarily.
Examples of usage
- She unorthodoxly questioned the traditional teaching methods and proposed a new approach.
- The scientist unorthodoxly challenged the prevailing theories with his groundbreaking research.
Translations
Translations of the word "unorthodoxly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não ortodoxamente
🇮🇳 अप्रचलित तरीके से
🇩🇪 unorthodox
🇮🇩 secara tidak ortodoks
🇺🇦 неортодоксально
🇵🇱 nieortodoksyjnie
🇯🇵 非正統的に (ひせいとうてきに)
🇫🇷 de manière non orthodoxe
🇪🇸 de manera poco ortodoxa
🇹🇷 alışılmadık biçimde
🇰🇷 비정통적으로 (bijeongtongjeogeuro)
🇸🇦 بشكل غير تقليدي
🇨🇿 neortodoxně
🇸🇰 neortodoxne
🇨🇳 非正统地 (fēi zhèngtǒng de)
🇸🇮 neortodoksno
🇮🇸 óhefðbundið
🇰🇿 дәстүрлі емес түрде
🇬🇪 არაორთოდოქსულად
🇦🇿 qeyri-ənənəvi şəkildə
🇲🇽 de manera poco ortodoxa
Etymology
The word 'unorthodoxly' is derived from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and 'orthodox' meaning 'conforming to established doctrine or beliefs'. The adverb form 'unorthodoxly' emerged in the 19th century as a way to describe actions or ideas that deviate from traditional norms. It has since been used to characterize innovative, unconventional, or revolutionary behavior.
See also: orthodox, unorthodox, unorthodoxy.