unconventional
adjective
un·con·ven·tion·al
ˌən-kən-ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)nəl
: not conventional : not bound by or in accordance with convention : being out of the ordinary
an unconventional outfit
an unconventional thinker
unconventionally
adverb
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Examples of unconventional in a Sentence
Her lifestyle is rather unconventional.
the Shakers acquired their name because of their unconventional practice of dancing with shaking movements during worship
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This unconventional column is based on value pluralism — the idea that each of us has multiple values that are equally valid but that often conflict with each other.
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Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
This is an example of the possible results from applying unconventional networking at scale: a senior services provider teaming up with community colleges, workforce development agencies, large employers and governmental bodies to affect societal change.
—Tylor Taylor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Sandler stars as marine veterinarian Henry, who, despite all the odds, pursues Lucy and their unconventional love story.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Reisman was known to be unconventional in the sport, yet won two U.S. Men’s Singles Championships in 1958 and 1960 and more than 20 international and national titles.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
This is an example of the possible results from applying unconventional networking at scale: a senior services provider teaming up with community colleges, workforce development agencies, large employers and governmental bodies to affect societal change.
—Tylor Taylor, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Sandler stars as marine veterinarian Henry, who, despite all the odds, pursues Lucy and their unconventional love story.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Reisman was known to be unconventional in the sport, yet won two U.S. Men’s Singles Championships in 1958 and 1960 and more than 20 international and national titles.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Unconventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconventional. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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unconventional
adjective
un·con·ven·tion·al
ˌən-kən-ˈvench-nəl
-ən-ᵊl
: not conventional : not bound by or in agreement with convention
unconventional behavior
unconventionally
adverb
-ˈvench-nə-lē
-ən-ᵊl-ē
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