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
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
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Apr. 2025
The generational gap in honesty found in the survey comes amid a broader trend of unconventional job-search behaviors among younger candidates, including ghosting employers and abandoning the hiring process midway.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Hutson’s road to becoming sheriff was somewhat unconventional—and deeply personal.
—Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
International cinema also introduced the world to the unconventional, yet undeniable talents of Werner Herzog and Chantal Akerman, both of whom offered work that remains influential to this day.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Unconventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconventional. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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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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