adjective

unconventional

adjective

Not following the usual customs, rules, or accepted way of doing things.

"She took an unconventional approach to raising her kids."

"His unconventional teaching methods got the class excited about math."

How to Use Unconventional

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing things differently from what people normally expect.

Common pairings

unconventional method unconventional lifestyle unconventional wisdom

more unconventional comparative, unconventionals plural, most unconventional superlative

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From un- + conventional, from Latin conventio (\"agreement, gathering\") via convention.

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