unconventional
Unconventional (adjective) means not following the usual customs, rules, or accepted way of doing things. Example: “She took an unconventional approach to raising her kids.”
How to use unconventional
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing things differently from what people normally expect.
Word forms
more unconventional comparative, unconventionals plural, most unconventional superlative
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She took an _____ approach to raising her kids.
Etymology
From un- + conventional, from Latin conventio (\"agreement, gathering\") via convention.
Rhymes for unconventional
Frequently asked questions
What does “unconventional” mean?
The word “unconventional” means not following the usual customs, rules, or accepted way of doing things. In plain terms, doing things differently from what people normally expect.
How do you use “unconventional” in a sentence?
Here is “unconventional” used in a sentence: “She took an unconventional approach to raising her kids.”
What part of speech is “unconventional”?
“Unconventional” is an adjective.
Where does the word “unconventional” come from?
The word “unconventional” comes from Latin. From un- + conventional, from Latin conventio (\"agreement, gathering\") via convention.
Is “unconventional” a common word?
“Unconventional” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
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