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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Her path to comedy might be unconventional, but Liao has zero reservations about starting slightly later than most.
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Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
An unconventional approach that questions our perception of people living in a mental health institution.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Similarly, having a stellium in Aquarius can result in a passionate and unconventional individual who sticks to their beliefs and may come across as quirky.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
For all its unconventional design, these stages were the most delightful to play.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
In a rare and unconventional request, defense attorney Shannon Smith has offered to let her client live in her guest house — on a tether — to spare her from going to prison.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2024
The dial, with its rotating disk system of telling time, is now colored in a eucalyptus shade of green that makes a fashion statement beyond the unconventional design.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
That rhythmic playfulness seeps into cinematographer Shane Hurlbut’s energetic camera movements and unconventional framing, as well as Melissa Kent’s snappy editing.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 6 Apr. 2024
Her fashion merges all of these influences to craft a uniquely contemporary vision of ready-to-wear that merges unconventional materials with timeless silhouettes.
—Vogue, 6 Apr. 2024
Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
An unconventional approach that questions our perception of people living in a mental health institution.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Similarly, having a stellium in Aquarius can result in a passionate and unconventional individual who sticks to their beliefs and may come across as quirky.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
For all its unconventional design, these stages were the most delightful to play.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
In a rare and unconventional request, defense attorney Shannon Smith has offered to let her client live in her guest house — on a tether — to spare her from going to prison.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2024
The dial, with its rotating disk system of telling time, is now colored in a eucalyptus shade of green that makes a fashion statement beyond the unconventional design.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024
That rhythmic playfulness seeps into cinematographer Shane Hurlbut’s energetic camera movements and unconventional framing, as well as Melissa Kent’s snappy editing.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 6 Apr. 2024
Her fashion merges all of these influences to craft a uniquely contemporary vision of ready-to-wear that merges unconventional materials with timeless silhouettes.
—Vogue, 6 Apr. 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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