Synonyms of nontraditional

nontraditional

adjective

ˌnän-trə-ˈdish-nəl 

as in unconventional

not bound by traditional ways or beliefs

a nontraditional couple who are planning a very unconventional wedding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unconventional
• modern
• liberal
• progressive
• contemporary
• nonconventional
• radical
• unorthodox
• advanced
• nonorthodox
• open-minded
• broad-minded
• permissive
• extreme
• lenient
• tolerant
• impartial
• unbiased
• large-minded
• indulgent
• forbearing
• objective

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• traditional
• conventional
• conservative
• orthodox
• old-fashioned
• rigid
• stodgy
• strict
• hard
• dogmatic
• doctrinal
• hidebound
• nonprogressive
• intolerant
• bigoted
• reactionary
• dogmatical
• narrow-minded
• blinkered
• unreconstructed

Examples of nontraditional in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump has also appeared on nontraditional forums, such as the podcasts of the Nelk Boys and professional wrestler Logan Paul, both popular with young men. —Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024

Of course, the best diplomacy is often conducted through nontraditional means, especially in complex and far-flung regions such as the Pacific. —Charles Edel, Foreign Affairs, 10 Oct. 2024

The intrigue: The rules for engagement with nontraditional outlets or independent creators can vary. —Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 10 Oct. 2024

The volatility of nontraditional markets, in particular, can trigger strong emotional reactions when trades go against our bias. —Tatiana Keller, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024