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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This unconventional talent pool helped Tesla streamline operations and scale faster than legacy automakers expected.
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David Villa, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
There was something transgressive and liberating about an aesthetic that inverted not only good and bad taste but also conventional and unconventional morality.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Will the success convince producers to take a chance on unconventional shows?
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 June 2025
Some were fearful about the safety risks of the unique feature, while others were confused about the purpose behind the unconventional design.
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David Villa, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
There was something transgressive and liberating about an aesthetic that inverted not only good and bad taste but also conventional and unconventional morality.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Will the success convince producers to take a chance on unconventional shows?
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 June 2025
Some were fearful about the safety risks of the unique feature, while others were confused about the purpose behind the unconventional design.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unconventional
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“Unconventional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconventional. Accessed 8 Jun. 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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