unconventional
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
different from what most people do or expect; not following the usual rules or traditions.
not adhering to established custom, convention, or accepted social standards; often implies a deliberate choice to be original.
Simple“The couple had an unconventional wedding in a forest instead of a church.”
In context“The architect's unconventional use of recycled industrial materials challenged the city's traditional aesthetic standards and sparked a wider debate on sustainable design.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
unusual or not typical in a way that is interesting or surprising.
deviating from the ordinary or typical; possessing qualities that distinguish it from the standard variety.
Simple“She has an unconventional way of solving math problems that is very fast.”
In context“The researcher adopted an unconventional methodology, combining qualitative interviews with large-scale data sets to uncover patterns that traditional studies had missed.”
“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.”
From un- + conventional.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.