unconventional

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌənkənˈvɛnʃənəl/ See IPA manual

Freq #19014

Meanings

1

adj
not following the usual rules, customs, or ways of doing things

She has a rather unconventional approach to teaching that her students love.
2

adj
different from what is normal or expected

They chose an unconventional venue for their wedding.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

2 adj · different from what is... improper

Word family

Derived forms unconventionally

Etymology

From un- + conventional.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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