unconventional
not conventional; not bound by or conforming to convention, rule, or precedent; free from conventionality: an unconventional artist; an unconventional use of material.
Origin of unconventional
1Other words for unconventional
Other words from unconventional
- un·con·ven·tion·al·ist, noun
- un·con·ven·tion·al·ly, adverb
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How to use unconventional in a sentence
Ones with straight or angled edges, or those that feature hooks or unconventional shapes, specialize at the expense of that versatility.
Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Knife | Wes Siler | September 3, 2020 | Outside OnlineWhile pizza scissors may seem unconventional, they are a surprisingly functional way to get your desired slice size.
Pizza cutters that will get you the slice of your dreams | PopSci Commerce Team | September 2, 2020 | Popular-ScienceMore science thriller than science fiction, the show’s unconventional conspiracy plot delivers slow-building suspense until its cliffhanger ending.
Stream or Skip? A Synthetic Biologist’s Review of ‘Biohackers’ on Netflix | Elsa Sotiriadis | September 2, 2020 | Singularity HubFinally, there are a number of unconventional air purifying technologies available.
What remains to be seen is whether the rest of the league will have caught on to the Ravens’ unconventional offensive approach and devised a way to stop it, or if Jackson and his plethora of diverse weapons will carry them to another postseason.
The Baltimore Ravens Used Their Tight Ends Differently | Andres Waters | July 30, 2020 | FiveThirtyEight
In closing, Azhar told the crowd to take risks, be unconventional, and never be afraid to express themselves.
Defying Stereotypes, Young Muslim Writers Find Community Onstage | Julianne Chiaet | October 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe actors filled in the free-form “unconventional script” with their own life experiences.
The Making of ‘Boyhood’: Richard Linklater’s 12-Year Journey to Create An American Masterpiece | Marlow Stern | July 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTunconventional brides often choose not to wear white as a rebellion against tradition.
Here Comes the Bride…In Flaming Red: Two Centuries of Colorful Wedding Dresses | Liza Foreman | May 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST“Everything he does is so unconventional,” says Ski Racing World Cup reporter Hank McKee.
The Can't-Miss Sochi Showdown: Bode Miller And Ted Ligety | Jake Bright | February 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShe deems her work “craft with modern techniques” and has been welcomed into the milieu despite an unconventional approach.
This artist is, sui generis, a daughter of the people, of unconventional tastes and habits.
Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D. | Clara Erskine ClementHe was accustomed to being questioned on his unconventional mode of life, and was prepared for the usual expostulations.
Uncanny Tales | VariousHe held unconventional ideas, and was widely read in the literature of more than one country.
The Everlasting Arms | Joseph HockingOh, those Camford conversations—how impetuous, how interesting, how thoroughly hearty and unconventional they were!
Julian Home | Dean Frederic W. FarrarAt all the service is excellent, and the old-fashioned attire of the waiters unconventional and pleasing.
The Story of Moscow | Wirt Gerrare
British Dictionary definitions for unconventional
/ (ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl) /
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
Derived forms of unconventional
- unconventionality, noun
- unconventionally, adverb
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