unconventional

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities
US /ˌənkənˈvɛnʃənəl/
adj noun Freq #19014

Meanings

  1. 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. 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.

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