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.”
adjective
1
Not following the usual customs, rules, or accepted way of doing things.
"She took an unconventional approach to raising her kids."
"His unconventional teaching methods got the class excited about math."
How to use unconventional
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing things differently from what people normally expect.
Common pairings
unconventional method
unconventional lifestyle
unconventional wisdom
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Word forms
- Plural
- unconventionals
- Comparative
- more unconventional
- Superlative
- most unconventional
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Etymology
From un- + conventional, from Latin conventio (\"agreement, gathering\") via convention.
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for unconventional
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
hexagonal
fictional
emotional
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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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