unorthodox

adjective

un·​or·​tho·​dox ˌən-ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäks How to pronounce unorthodox (audio)
: not orthodox
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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Today, Zabala co-manages Sanz in an unorthodox agreement with Alex Mizrahi, with the two executives focused on different areas of his career. Leila Cobo, Billboard, 22 May 2025 Many large media companies are striking unorthodox partnerships in a bid to gain wider acceptance for their streaming services, now see by many CEOs as a key to growth at a time when usage of traditional linear TV is in decline. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 21 May 2025 Offensively Campbell uses a bit of unorthodox swing mechanics, Campbell has added weight and strength to his frame since his first year as a professional. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 In fact, he’s had one of the most unorthodox years ever for a superstar player. Peter Baugh, New York Times, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unorthodox

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unorthodox was in 1629

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“Unorthodox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unorthodox. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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unorthodox

adjective
un·​or·​tho·​dox ˌən-ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäks How to pronounce unorthodox (audio)
ˈən-
: not orthodox : not usual
an unorthodox teaching method

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