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Definitions

unconventional

[uhn-kuhn-ven-shuh-nl] / ˌʌn kənˈvɛn ʃə nl /
ADJECTIVE
very different; odd
Synonyms
STRONGEST
atypical bizarre eccentric idiosyncratic individualistic offbeat original unique unorthodox unusual
WEAK
anarchistic avant-garde beat crazy far-out freakish freaky free and easy individual informal irregular kinky kooky nonconformist oddball off the beaten track off the wall out in left field out of the ordinary unceremonious uncommon uncustomary way-out weirdo
Antonyms
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common normal ordinary regular standard usual
WEAK
conventional formal

Example Sentences

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While working on her doctorate at the University of Washington in Seattle, Mastick took an unconventional approach.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The SpaceX IPO will be just as unconventional as Musk himself.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Shah brought his unconventional style into his campaign for Nepal's top office this year, largely staying out of the spotlight and avoiding media interviews.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Her tactics were unconventional, often including livestreaming the news from her pickup truck to a now-defunct Facebook page as it was happening.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

I had never been to Chicago, but I knew one or two boys who went to Chicago University, and it seemed the sort of place where unconventional, mixed-up people would come from.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath