unconventional

adjective

un·con·ven·tion·al | \ ˌən-kən-ˈvench-nəl

, -ˈven(t)-shə-nᵊl\

Definition of unconventional

: not conventional : not bound by or in accordance with convention : being out of the ordinary an unconventional outfit an unconventional thinker

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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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In addition to her killer frame and contagious smile, Arias has become known for her unapologetic and unconventional workouts in airports, staircases, and hotel rooms. — Akili King, Vogue, "With Followers Like Gabrielle Union and SZA, Health Coach Massy Arias Pushes the Boundaries of a Gym Routine," 15 Feb. 2019 Cocktails lean towards innovative takes on classics, with the help of a host of unconventional and hard-to-find ingredients (ever tried smoked mandarin orange tea syrup?). — Andrea Bennett, Condé Nast Traveler, "3 Best Day Trips from Las Vegas," 5 Mar. 2018 Unlike the network's other cult drama, The Village is centered on an unconventional family of neighbors who live in the same Brooklyn apartment building (called The Village, for obvious reasons). — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, "The Cast of 'The Village' Will Apparently Make You Cry Even Harder Than 'This Is Us'," 19 Mar. 2019 Cardi B also inspired some memes with her unconventional red carpet dress shell. — Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "13 Grammy Memes That Will Leave You Hysterical Laughing," 11 Feb. 2019 So the tailor recommended a somewhat unconventional solution: Get a bra strap extender. — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, "The $7 Product That Makes My Too-Tight Bras Wearable," 25 Oct. 2018 Hughley has long been known for his feisty takes and unconventional, yet practical views. — Brandon T. Harden, Philly.com, "Ahead of filming his Netflix special at the Kimmel Center, comedian D.L. Hughley talks Cosby, Kanye West and Starbucks," 9 May 2018 This isn’t the first time McDormand has made headlines for being unconventional. — Alexia Fernandez, PEOPLE.com, "Frances McDormand Steals the Show with Massive Blue Headpiece and Cape at the Met Gala," 7 May 2018 Andi Mack premiered less than a year ago and already the unconventional Mack family and Andi's gang of friends have worked their way straight into your heart! — Noelle Devoe, Seventeen, "The Cast of "Andi Mack" Reveals Their Deepest, Darkest Set Secrets," 5 Mar. 2018

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