untraditional

adjective

un·​tra·​di·​tion·​al

ˌən-trə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl

 

: not adhering to past practices or conventions : not traditional

an untraditional wardrobe

untraditional methods

… a recipe for paella containing the hitherto untraditional combination of chicken and shrimp.

—David Rosengarten

untraditionally adverb

Untraditionally, Santa brought along his elves on all-terrain vehicles instead of Rudolph and his pals.

—Melanie Mizenko

Examples of untraditional in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Here, in a Mediterranean-style climate largely protected from tempestuous weather, visitors can sail into a world of new, untraditional vacation experiences. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2023

However, some people opted for more untraditional combinations. —Sam Burros, Peoplemag, 19 Oct. 2023

The game then delved into chaos with two outs in the ninth inning with Hyde making several untraditional moves because of unforeseen circumstances. —Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2023

Special Forces is a reality competition untraditional from the rest, though. —Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2023

The tour opener incident makes Maluma the latest artist in a string of similar occurrences who has had an untraditional object thrown at them while on stage. —Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2023

This is the first time Henry's grandfather has reached out to him since the leak, and it's become clear through out the film that Henry's family (besides Bea) is not supportive of his untraditional relationship. —Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Aug. 2023

These untraditional ingredients were superfoods and way more nutrient-rich and packed with vitamin C and more hydrating than some of the typical things on the market. —Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 July 2023

This cacio e pepe is brightened with an untraditional squeeze of lemon and shower of zest. —Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 19 July 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1934, in the meaning defined above