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

Derived Forms

• unˈorthoˌdoxly, adverb

Other Words From

• un·ortho·doxly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unorthodox¹

un- ¹ + orthodox

Example Sentences

All three have espoused unorthodox economic views, such as across-the-board tariffs that critics say would start trade wars and hurt American workers.

From Salon

First Pakistan employed a recycled pitch to level the series in Multan, now they have used unorthodox methods to hasten the deterioration of the surface in Rawalpindi.

From BBC

They think of the mythic Valenzuela of 1981, the shy, portly pitcher with the unorthodox delivery who conquered all by giving his all.

From Los Angeles Times

"Artfully made and absorbing to watch, Nickel Boys is a risk-taking drama that makes unorthodox choices about memories and perspectives," said Carla Hay of Culture Mix.

From BBC

He is unorthodox; coaches would have recommended some other profession.

From BBC

Related Words

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