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
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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Consider a colleague who presented unconventional ideas in meetings or pursued a less traditional career path.
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Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Featured prominently on many critics’ best-of-year lists, the book has captivated readers around the world, sparking a cultural dialogue around female desire, aging and unconventional relationships.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Just as desperate borrowers turn to unconventional and high-interest loans, a few dozen Native American tribes in dire need of economic rescue have been drawn to the business side of that same industry.
—Kyle Hopkins, ProPublica, 21 May 2025
The Loneliest Color is exactly that—celebrating the unique, daring shades that have often been overlooked and would have been considered unconventional before.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
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Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
Featured prominently on many critics’ best-of-year lists, the book has captivated readers around the world, sparking a cultural dialogue around female desire, aging and unconventional relationships.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Just as desperate borrowers turn to unconventional and high-interest loans, a few dozen Native American tribes in dire need of economic rescue have been drawn to the business side of that same industry.
—Kyle Hopkins, ProPublica, 21 May 2025
The Loneliest Color is exactly that—celebrating the unique, daring shades that have often been overlooked and would have been considered unconventional before.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unconventional
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“Unconventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconventional. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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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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