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( ʌ nkənve nʃənə l)
1. adjective If you describe a person or their attitude or behaviour as unconventional , you mean that they do not behave in the same way as most other people in their society.
Linus Pauling is an unconventional genius.
He was known for his unconventional behaviour.
He had rather unconventional work habits, preferring to work through the night.
Synonyms: unusual, unorthodox, odd, eccentric More Synonyms of unconventional
2. adjective An unconventional way of doing something is not the usual way of doing it, and may be rather surprising.
The vaccine had been produced by an unconventional technique.
Despite his unconventional methods, he has inspired pupils more than anyone else.
Their relationship was unconventional.
Synonyms: unorthodox, original, unusual, irregular More Synonyms of unconventional
unconventional in British English ( ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənə l )
adjective not conforming to accepted rules or standards
Derived forms
unconventionality ( ˌunconˌventionˈality) noun
unconventionally ( ˌunconˈventionally) adverb
unconventional in American English ( ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl )
adjective not conventional; not conforming to customary, formal, or accepted practices, standards, rules, etc.
Derived forms
unconventionality ( ˌunconˌventionˈality) ( ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃəˈnæləti ) noun
unconventionally ( ˌunconˈventionally) adverb
Examples of 'unconventional' in a sentence unconventional
It may seem unconventional to most people. Tell us about your unconventional recording techniques? They also dropped people for questionable behaviour or unconventional attitude. The future will belong to those with unconventional business methods. They see themselves as benefactors who are paid for their brilliant work through unconventional means. It had not been alone in exploring unconventional hiring techniques. Conventional and unconventional means have been used. But doing something unconventional takes courage. His methods were unconventional but effective. Some of her techniques were unconventional. This is a rather unconventional approach to retailing, on these shores at least. The McLaren driver spoke recently about their unconventional marriage. Take the unconventional path, rather than the safe one. Another little lesson here, this time about unconventional marriages? But he also makes it clear what his difficult, unconventional life has meant. He's been experimenting wildly with loads of unconventional techniques. Yet behind the quick fists lies a man with strong religious convictions who is not afraid to use unconventional methods in his quest for success. All of this emerges at an excruciatingly slow pace, building up a portrait of a marriage unconventional in only one respect. Thus was born a lifelong interest in building houses by unconventional means, normally on his own or with one or two helpers. Theirs is a hugely successful - if slightly unconventional - marriage. When he returned to London, he found many churches closed to his unconventional methods. It was a deeply unconventional marriage, certainly, and the couple spent great periods of time apart. I wasn't the only one looking for a job, albeit a rather unconventional one. Most of the previous upstream deals I've worked on have been conventional offshore rather than unconventional onshore. In other languages unconventional
British English :
unconventional /
ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl /
ADJECTIVE If someone is unconventional , they do not behave in the same way as most other people in their society.
He had rather unconventional work habits, preferring to work through the night.
American English : unconventional Arabic : غَيْرُ تَقْلِيدِيّ Brazilian Portuguese : não convencional Chinese : 非传统的 Croatian : nekonvencionalan Czech : nekonvenční Danish : ukonventionel Dutch : onconventioneel European Spanish : poco convencional Finnish : epäsovinnainen French : peu conventionnel German : unkonventionell Greek : πρωτότυπος Italian : anticonvenzionale Japanese : 慣例に従わない Korean : 관습에 얽매이지 않는 Norwegian : ukonvensjonell Polish : niekonwencjonalny European Portuguese : não convencional Romanian : neconvențional Russian : нетрадиционный Latin American Spanish : poco convencional Swedish : okonventionell Thai : ไม่เป็นไปตามกฎทั่วไป Turkish : göreneklere uymayan Ukrainian : нетрадиційний Vietnamese : không theo quy ước Chinese translation of 'unconventional' unconventional (ʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl)
adj [person, behaviour] 反传(傳)统(統)的 (fǎn chuántǒng de)
Definition
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
He was known for his unconventional behaviour.
Synonyms
unorthodox
different
original
out there (slang)
informal
irregular
bohemian
idiosyncratic
oddball (informal)
left-field (informal)
atypical
nonconformist
wacky (informal)
wacko (slang , old-fashioned)
boho
uncustomary
Opposites
normal
, regular
, usual
, ordinary
, typical
, conventional
, proper
, orthodox
The vaccine had been produced by an unconventional technique.
Synonyms
Opposites
normal
, regular
, usual
, ordinary
, typical
Additional synonyms Definition
not typical
The economy of the province was atypical because it was so small.
Synonyms
unusual ,
exceptional ,
uncommon ,
singular ,
deviant (old-fashioned) ,
unconventional ,
unique ,
unorthodox ,
uncharacteristic ,
out of the ordinary ,
unrepresentative ,
out of keeping ,
uncustomary ,
nonconforming ,
unconforming
Definition
odd or unusual, esp. in an interesting or amusing way
That book you lent me is really bizarre.
Synonyms
strange ,
odd ,
unusual ,
out there (slang) ,
extraordinary ,
fantastic ,
curious ,
weird ,
way-out (informal) ,
peculiar ,
eccentric ,
abnormal ,
ludicrous ,
queer (archaic) ,
irregular ,
rum (British , slang) ,
uncommon ,
singular ,
grotesque ,
perplexing ,
uncanny ,
mystifying ,
off-the-wall (slang) ,
outlandish ,
comical ,
oddball (informal) ,
off the rails ,
zany ,
unaccountable ,
off-beat ,
left-field (informal) ,
freakish ,
wacky (informal) ,
wacko (slang , old-fashioned) ,
outré ,
cockamamie (slang , US) ,
daggy (Australian , New Zealand , informal)
Definition
eccentric
his slightly daggy hobby of collecting novelty tea towels
Synonyms
eccentric ,
odd ,
strange ,
bizarre ,
weird ,
peculiar ,
abnormal ,
queer (informal) ,
irregular ,
uncommon ,
quirky ,
out there (slang) ,
singular ,
unconventional ,
idiosyncratic ,
off-the-wall (slang) ,
outlandish ,
whimsical ,
rum (British , slang) ,
capricious ,
anomalous ,
freakish ,
aberrant ,
wacko (slang , old-fashioned) ,
outré
Additional synonyms Definition
new or unusual
Try to think of a menu that is interesting and different.
Synonyms
unusual ,
unique ,
special ,
strange ,
rare ,
extraordinary ,
bizarre ,
distinctive ,
something else ,
peculiar ,
uncommon ,
singular ,
unconventional ,
out of the ordinary ,
left-field (informal) ,
atypical Definition
unconventional or odd
an eccentric character who wears a beret and sunglasses
Synonyms
odd ,
strange ,
bizarre ,
weird ,
peculiar ,
abnormal ,
queer (informal) ,
irregular ,
uncommon ,
quirky ,
out there (slang) ,
singular ,
unconventional ,
idiosyncratic ,
off-the-wall (slang) ,
outlandish ,
whimsical ,
rum (British , slang) ,
capricious ,
anomalous ,
freakish ,
aberrant ,
wacko (slang , old-fashioned) ,
outré ,
daggy (Australian , New Zealand , informal)
Definition
very unusual or strange
a weird, far-out surrealist
Synonyms
strange ,
wild ,
unusual ,
bizarre ,
weird ,
avant-garde ,
unconventional ,
off-the-wall (slang) ,
outlandish ,
outré ,
advanced a freakish monstrous thing, something out of a dream
Synonyms
odd ,
strange ,
fantastic ,
weird ,
abnormal ,
monstrous ,
grotesque ,
unnatural ,
unconventional ,
outlandish ,
freaky (slang) ,
aberrant ,
outré ,
malformed ,
preternatural ,
teratoid
Definition
characterized by unusual and striking qualities
It was all part of her very individual personality.
Synonyms
unique ,
different ,
special ,
original ,
fresh ,
novel ,
exclusive ,
distinct ,
singular ,
idiosyncratic ,
unorthodox Most artists are very individualistic.
Synonyms
individual ,
original ,
unique ,
particular ,
distinctive ,
special ,
independent ,
typical ,
characteristic ,
idiosyncratic ,
self-reliant ,
egocentric ,
egoistic
Definition
(of troops) not belonging to regular forces
At least 17 irregular units are involved in the war.
Synonyms
unofficial ,
underground ,
guerrilla ,
volunteer ,
resistance ,
partisan ,
rogue ,
paramilitary ,
mercenary Definition
unusual or peculiar
She'd always been odd, but not to this extent.
Synonyms
peculiar ,
strange ,
unusual ,
different ,
funny ,
out there (slang) ,
extraordinary ,
bizarre ,
weird ,
exceptional ,
eccentric ,
abnormal ,
queer ,
rum (British , old-fashioned) ,
deviant (old-fashioned) ,
unconventional ,
far-out (slang , old-fashioned) ,
quaint ,
kinky (informal) ,
off-the-wall (slang) ,
outlandish ,
whimsical ,
oddball (informal) ,
out of the ordinary ,
offbeat ,
left-field (informal) ,
freakish ,
freaky (slang) ,
wacky (informal) ,
wacko (slang , old-fashioned) ,
outré ,
daggy (Australian , New Zealand , informal)
surreal off-the-wall humour
Synonyms
weird ,
odd ,
strange ,
out there (slang) ,
bizarre ,
extraordinary ,
fantastic ,
astonishing ,
curious ,
peculiar ,
eccentric ,
queer ,
singular ,
far-out (slang) ,
outlandish ,
oddball (informal) ,
left-field (informal) ,
freakish ,
daggy (Australian , New Zealand , informal)
Definition
unusual, unconventional, or eccentric
his dark, offbeat sense of humour
Synonyms
unusual ,
odd ,
strange ,
novel ,
out there (slang) ,
extraordinary ,
bizarre ,
weird ,
way-out (informal , old-fashioned) ,
eccentric ,
abnormal ,
queer ,
irregular ,
rum (British , old-fashioned) ,
uncommon ,
Bohemian ,
unconventional ,
far-out (slang , old-fashioned) ,
idiosyncratic ,
kinky (informal) ,
off-the-wall (slang) ,
unorthodox ,
oddball (informal) ,
out of the ordinary ,
left-field (informal) ,
freaky (slang) ,
wacky (informal) ,
wacko (slang , old-fashioned) ,
outré ,
boho ,
daggy (Australian , New Zealand , informal)
Additional synonyms Definition
fresh and unusual
an original idea
Synonyms
new ,
fresh ,
novel ,
different ,
unusual ,
unknown ,
unprecedented ,
innovative ,
unfamiliar ,
unconventional ,
seminal ,
ground-breaking ,
untried ,
innovatory ,
newfangled Definition
unusual
Have you noticed anything out of the ordinary about him?
Synonyms
unusual ,
different ,
odd ,
important ,
special ,
striking ,
surprising ,
significant ,
strange ,
exciting ,
rare ,
impressive ,
extraordinary ,
outstanding ,
remarkable ,
bizarre ,
distinguished ,
unexpected ,
curious ,
exceptional ,
notable ,
unfamiliar ,
abnormal ,
queer (archaic) ,
uncommon ,
singular ,
unconventional ,
noteworthy ,
atypical Definition
eccentric and rather shocking
outré outfits designed by art students
Synonyms
eccentric ,
odd ,
strange ,
out there (slang) ,
bizarre ,
fantastic ,
weird ,
way-out (informal) ,
peculiar ,
queer (informal) ,
extravagant ,
rum (British , slang) ,
quirky ,
singular ,
grotesque ,
unconventional ,
idiosyncratic ,
kinky (informal) ,
off-the-wall (slang) ,
outlandish ,
whimsical ,
left-field (informal) ,
freakish ,
freaky (slang) ,
wacko (slang) ,
daggy (Australian , New Zealand , informal)
Definition
extremely unconventional
Some of his suggestions are pretty way-out.
Synonyms
outlandish ,
eccentric ,
unconventional ,
unorthodox ,
advanced ,
wild ,
out there (slang) ,
crazy ,
bizarre ,
weird ,
progressive ,
experimental ,
avant-garde ,
far-out (slang) ,
off-the-wall (slang) ,
oddball (informal) ,
offbeat ,
freaky (slang) ,
outré ,
wacky (informal) ,
wacko or whacko (informal , old-fashioned) ,
off the air (Australian , slang)