Synonyms of unconventional

unconventional

adjective

1

as in dissident

deviating from commonly accepted beliefs or practices

the Shakers acquired their name because of their unconventional practice of dancing with shaking movements during worship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissident
• dissenting
• out-there
• maverick
• iconoclastic
• heretical
• unorthodox
• nonconformist
• heretic
• separatist
• nontraditional
• heterodox
• sectarian
• dissentient
• renegade
• nonorthodox
• freethinking
• free-spirited
• defecting
• apostate
• schismatic
• schismatical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conventional
• orthodox
• conformist
• conforming

2

as in modern

not bound by traditional ways or beliefs

had unconventional opinions on the raising of children

Synonyms & Similar Words

• modern
• progressive
• liberal
• radical
• contemporary
• nontraditional
• nonconventional
• unorthodox
• advanced
• open-minded
• broad-minded
• extreme
• nonorthodox
• permissive
• lenient
• impartial
• tolerant
• unbiased
• large-minded
• indulgent
• forbearing
• objective

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conventional
• traditional
• conservative
• orthodox
• old-fashioned
• rigid
• stodgy
• strict
• hard
• dogmatic
• hidebound
• doctrinal
• nonprogressive
• intolerant
• bigoted
• reactionary
• dogmatical
• narrow-minded
• blinkered
• unreconstructed

3

as in informal

not rigidly following established form, custom, or rules

young, creative people who lead unconventional but fulfilling lifestyles

Synonyms & Similar Words

• informal
• unorthodox
• heterodox
• unofficial
• irregular
• unauthorized
• unceremonious
• casual
• relaxed
• familiar
• easygoing
• free and easy
• offhand
• lax
• ultracasual
• loose

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conventional
• regular
• formal
• routine
• orthodox
• ceremonial
• proper
• correct
• rigid
• ceremonious
• restrained
• stiff
• decorous
• constrained
• inhibited
• uptight
• stuffy