Word
unconventional
Phoneticsun·con·ven·tion·al, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌənkənˈvɛnʃənəɫ/
UK/ʌnkənvˈɛnʃənəl/
Definitions
01not traditional
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. different from what most people do or expect; not following the usual rules or traditions.
adj. not adhering to established custom, convention, or accepted social standards; often implies a deliberate choice to be original.
“The couple had an unconventional wedding in a forest instead of a church.”
“The architect's unconventional use of recycled industrial materials challenged the city's traditional aesthetic standards and sparked a wider debate on sustainable design.”
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Antonyms
02unusual or atypical
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. unusual or not typical in a way that is interesting or surprising.
adj. deviating from the ordinary or typical; possessing qualities that distinguish it from the standard variety.
Español:poco convencional
“She has an unconventional way of solving math problems that is very fast.”
“The researcher adopted an unconventional methodology, combining qualitative interviews with large-scale data sets to uncover patterns that traditional studies had missed.”
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Real-World Examples
“The finding suggests that unconventional sources can help fill major information gaps, especially in countries where formal biodiversity databases are still limited.” “I Play Rocky , starring Anthony Ippolito as Stallone, will chart the unconventional development of a movie legend.” Etymology
From un- + conventional.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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