unorthodox
adjective
un·or·tho·dox
ˌən-ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäks 
: not orthodox : different from established or conventional doctrine, or practices, customs, or opinion
unorthodox views/beliefs
She's known for using unorthodox methods to achieve her goals.
unorthodoxly
adverb
Examples of unorthodox in a Sentence
a time when people with unorthodox religious views were banished from the colony
raised by an aunt, whose unorthodox parenting practices made for a strange but fun childhood
Recent Examples on the Web
Their debut mini-LP, 2020’s Kill Me or Negotiate, paired Simo Cell’s most concussive productions with Miniawy’s hypnotic, mantra-like singing, yielding a collection of potent and unorthodox bangers.
—
Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
Apple recently took over global rights to the auto racing circuit and has already shown a willingness to form unorthodox partnerships with third parties like Netflix in order to drive viewership.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
So when opening day arrived, even Kellner, the uber-intense, unorthodox budding star, had to allow himself a moment to take it all in.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
As a result, some agencies, such as the Department of Energy, began applying unorthodox practices, including closing out pending requests.
—David Cuillier, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unorthodox
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 25 Mar. 2026
Apple recently took over global rights to the auto racing circuit and has already shown a willingness to form unorthodox partnerships with third parties like Netflix in order to drive viewership.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
So when opening day arrived, even Kellner, the uber-intense, unorthodox budding star, had to allow himself a moment to take it all in.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
As a result, some agencies, such as the Department of Energy, began applying unorthodox practices, including closing out pending requests.
—David Cuillier, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unorthodox
Cite this Entry
“Unorthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unorthodox. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
unorthodox
adjective
un·or·tho·dox
ˌən-ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäks
ˈən-
: not orthodox : not usual
an unorthodox teaching method
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
