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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Karena Dawn and Bobby Goldstein, a married couple who co-founded the fitness company Tone It Up, most recently acquired the unconventional residence for an undisclosed price in 2021, according to The Wall Street Journal.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 July 2024
As Oppenheimer looked to premiere her show, Capital Fringe’s showcase for unconventional voices — down the road from the highest court in the land, no less — provided the ideal opportunity to weigh in on the scales of justice.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
Savannah Chrisley is sharing what her unconventional Father’s Day looked like this year.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
During Wednesday’s discussion, Cole and Gilmartin talked about overcoming challenges growing up and how unconventional paths led to starting businesses.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2024
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 July 2024
As Oppenheimer looked to premiere her show, Capital Fringe’s showcase for unconventional voices — down the road from the highest court in the land, no less — provided the ideal opportunity to weigh in on the scales of justice.
—Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 10 July 2024
Savannah Chrisley is sharing what her unconventional Father’s Day looked like this year.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
During Wednesday’s discussion, Cole and Gilmartin talked about overcoming challenges growing up and how unconventional paths led to starting businesses.
—Lorraine Mirabella, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2024
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 27 Jul. 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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