unconventional

adjective
UK: /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/
US: /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/

  1. Not following what is done or considered normal by most people; different and unusual.

    1. He has unconventional ideas about raising children.
    2. Her unconventional approach to painting really made her stand out from other artists.

  2. Deviating from accepted or typical methods, practices, or standards.

    1. She chose an unconventional career path and became a freelance artist.
    2. The architect is known for his unconventional designs that challenge traditional aesthetics.

Synonyms

unusual original eccentric alternative nonconformist different

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unconventional" in English means: Not following what is done or considered normal by most people; different and unusual., Deviating from accepted or typical methods, practices, or standards..

The phonetic transcription of "unconventional" is /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/ in British English and /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unconventional": unusual, original, eccentric, alternative, nonconformist, different.

Example usage of "unconventional": "He has unconventional ideas about raising children.". More examples on the page.