unorthodox

[uhn-awr-thuh-doks]

adjective

1. not conforming to rules, traditions, or modes of conduct, as of a doctrine, religion, or philosophy; not orthodox.

   an unorthodox ideology.

unorthodox

/ ʌnˈɔːθəˌdɒks /

adjective

1. not conventional in belief, behaviour, custom, etc

Other Word Forms

• unorthodoxly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unorthodox¹

un- ¹ + orthodox

Example Sentences

As a result, Doku's unorthodox positioning - having vacated his flank - allowed him to pick up the ball unopposed.

From BBC

The suspect at the heart of this case, Ryan Wesley Routh, will represent himself in what could become an unorthodox trial.

From BBC

I think that’s very profound, and he expressed it in a very original, really exciting, and really unorthodox way as a fiction writer.

From Salon

Many Democrats see any attempt to stop these new maps, no matter how unorthodox, as effectively representing their constituents who do not want to see the maps redrawn.

From Salon

Collaboration-wise, he was also open to things that, on paper, might seem unorthodox.

From Salon

Related Words

• different 
• eccentric 
• far-out 
• heretical 
• unconventional 
• unusual