heterodox

[ het-er-uh-doks ]

adjective

1. not in accordance with established or accepted doctrines or opinions, especially in theology; unorthodox.
2. holding unorthodox doctrines or opinions.

heterodox

/ ˈhɛtərəʊˌdɒks /

adjective

1. at variance with established, orthodox, or accepted doctrines or beliefs
2. holding unorthodox opinions

Derived Forms

• ˈheteroˌdoxy, noun

Other Words From

• heter·o·doxly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of heterodox¹

1610–20; < Greek heteródoxos of another opinion, equivalent to hetero- hetero- + dóx ( a ) opinion (Compare dokeîn to think, suppose) + -os adj. suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of heterodox¹

C17: from Greek heterodoxos holding another opinion, from hetero- + doxa opinion

Example Sentences

It's ironic that the people behind the "cancel culture" discourse call themselves heterodox.

From Salon

Investors said this would outweigh any worries about Milei, despite some of his heterodox pledges, including to axe the central bank and dollarize the economy.

From Reuters

"However, some adjustments to the current heterodox approach could be adopted with the aim of gaining time ahead of the March 2024 local elections."

From Reuters

He is an Alevi, a member of a heterodox Muslim sect that is looked down upon by some members of Turkey’s Sunni Muslim majority.

From New York Times

Still, she is feeling vindicated in her heterodox ideas.

From New York Times