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unorthodoxy

[ ʌnˈɔrθədɒksi ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

religious practices

The quality or state of being unorthodox; departure from the usual or accepted standards, especially in religion.

Synonyms

nonconformity, nontraditionalism.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unorthodoxy	Use in situations where someone or something strongly deviates from established norms or traditional practices, often suggesting innovation or rebellion. His unorthodoxy in music eventually led to a new genre that captivated audiences worldwide. The scientist's unorthodoxy in her methods led to groundbreaking discoveries.
nonconformity	Best suited for describing behavior or ideas that deliberately go against societal standards or prevailing opinions, usually emphasizing individuality or resistance. Her nonconformity made her a unique voice in the world of fashion. Nonconformity in his writings challenged the political norms of his time.
nontraditionalism	Preferred when referring to ideas, lifestyles, or practices that do not align with traditional or established methods, often implying a fresh or modern approach. Their nontraditionalism in wedding planning included skipping the ceremony entirely for a simple dinner party. The company's nontraditionalism in workplace design promotes a more collaborative environment.

Word

Description / Examples

unorthodoxy

Use in situations where someone or something strongly deviates from established norms or traditional practices, often suggesting innovation or rebellion.

His unorthodoxy in music eventually led to a new genre that captivated audiences worldwide.
The scientist's unorthodoxy in her methods led to groundbreaking discoveries.

nonconformity

Best suited for describing behavior or ideas that deliberately go against societal standards or prevailing opinions, usually emphasizing individuality or resistance.

Her nonconformity made her a unique voice in the world of fashion.
Nonconformity in his writings challenged the political norms of his time.

nontraditionalism

Preferred when referring to ideas, lifestyles, or practices that do not align with traditional or established methods, often implying a fresh or modern approach.

Their nontraditionalism in wedding planning included skipping the ceremony entirely for a simple dinner party.
The company's nontraditionalism in workplace design promotes a more collaborative environment.

Examples of usage

His unorthodoxy in interpreting the scriptures led to his excommunication.
The community was divided over her unorthodoxy in worship practices.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

general practices

The quality or state of being unorthodox; unconventional or untraditional approach.

Synonyms

creativity, originality.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unorthodoxy	Use this term when referring to ideas, behaviors, or methods that significantly deviate from what is traditionally accepted. It often carries a slightly negative connotation, as it suggests nonconformity or rebelliousness. His unorthodoxy was not welcomed in a company that valued tradition. The artist's unorthodoxy challenged the norms of the art community.
originality	Use this term when focusing on the uniqueness and novelty of an idea, concept, or creation. It is generally positive and emphasizes something that has not been done before. The originality of his novel captured the attention of many readers. The designer was praised for her originality and bold approach.
creativity	This term is ideal when talking about the ability to generate original ideas or solutions. It is usually seen in a positive light, especially in contexts like art, innovation, and problem-solving. Her creativity shone through her unique painting style. The team relied on creativity to solve the complex problem.

Word

Description / Examples

unorthodoxy

Use this term when referring to ideas, behaviors, or methods that significantly deviate from what is traditionally accepted. It often carries a slightly negative connotation, as it suggests nonconformity or rebelliousness.

His unorthodoxy was not welcomed in a company that valued tradition.
The artist's unorthodoxy challenged the norms of the art community.

originality

Use this term when focusing on the uniqueness and novelty of an idea, concept, or creation. It is generally positive and emphasizes something that has not been done before.

The originality of his novel captured the attention of many readers.
The designer was praised for her originality and bold approach.

creativity

This term is ideal when talking about the ability to generate original ideas or solutions. It is usually seen in a positive light, especially in contexts like art, innovation, and problem-solving.

Her creativity shone through her unique painting style.
The team relied on creativity to solve the complex problem.

Examples of usage

His unorthodoxy in problem-solving methods often led to innovative solutions.
The company's success can be attributed to its unorthodoxy in marketing strategies.

Translations

Translations of the word "unorthodoxy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 heterodoxia

🇮🇳 अप्रचलितता

🇩🇪 Unorthodoxie

🇮🇩 ketidakortodoksan

🇺🇦 неортодоксальність

🇵🇱 nieortodoksyjność

🇯🇵 非正統性 (hiseitōsei)

🇫🇷 hétérodoxie

🇪🇸 heterodoxia

🇹🇷 heterodoksluk

🇰🇷 비정통성 (bijeongtongseong)

🇸🇦 غير تقليدية

🇨🇿 neortodoxnost

🇸🇰 neortodoxnosť

🇨🇳 非正统 (fēi zhèngtǒng)

🇸🇮 neortodoksnost

🇮🇸 óhefðbundni

🇰🇿 дәстүрсіздік

🇬🇪 არაორთოდოქსულობა

🇦🇿 anorthodoksiya

🇲🇽 heterodoxia

Etymology

The word 'unorthodoxy' originated in the mid 19th century, derived from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'orthodoxy' (meaning 'authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice'). The term is often used to describe deviation from traditional or accepted norms, particularly in religious or societal contexts.

See also: orthodox, unorthodox, unorthodoxly.