untraditional

adjective
UK: /ˌʌntrəˈdɪʃənəl/
US: /ˌʌntrəˈdɪʃənəl/

  1. Not following or conforming to tradition; deviating from what is customary or established.

    1. She chose an untraditional career path against her parent's wishes.
    2. The couple opted for an untraditional wedding, ditching the typical venue and format.

  2. Differing from what is considered normal or typical in a particular field or activity.

    1. His untraditional teaching methods made his lessons more engaging.
    2. The artist's untraditional approach to painting resulted in a unique and captivating exhibition.

Synonyms

nonconformist irregular novel unconventional abnormal original alternative
untraditional adverb

  1. In a way that deviates from tradition or custom.

    1. He dressed untraditionally for the formal event.
    2. The company now operates untraditionally, embracing remote work and flexible hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "untraditional" in English means: Not following or conforming to tradition; deviating from what is customary or established., Differing from what is considered normal or typical in a particular field or activity..

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

Synonyms for "untraditional": nonconformist, irregular, novel, unconventional, abnormal, original, alternative.

Example usage of "untraditional": "She chose an untraditional career path against her parent's wishes.". More examples on the page.