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
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In 1994, he was elected to the Danish Parliament on reportledy unorthodox campaign promises.
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special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the gallery has consistently steered its own course, embracing unorthodox and unconventional work in preference to ephemeral trends.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
After the Jaguars were eliminated, a local reporter showed some unorthodox kindness to Jaguars coach Liam Coen.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The pair recounted their experiences of Stonestreet's unorthodox approach to his nuptials on the latest episode of Ferguson's Dinner's On Me podcast.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Unorthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unorthodox. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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unorthodox
adjective
un·or·tho·dox
ˌən-ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäks
ˈən-
: not orthodox : not usual
an unorthodox teaching method
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