unorthodox

• Bezeichnet etwas, das von der üblichen, anerkannten oder traditionellen Lehrmeinung, Methode oder Praxis abweicht, besonders in Religion, Wissenschaft oder Kunst.

Describes something that is different from what is usual or accepted in a society, religion, or field.

1. Independent in behavior or thoughtB2formal

   Acting or thinking in a way that is not typical or conventional; showing originality and independence.

   Unkonventionell

   • Her unorthodox approach to problem-solving often surprises her colleagues.
   • He has an unorthodox style of teaching that encourages creativity.
   • The artist's unorthodox methods challenged traditional painting techniques.

   Synonymedissentingfreethinkingheterodoxiconoclasticindependentindividualisticmavericknonconformistoriginalunconventional

   Antonymeconformingconformistconventionalorthodoxstandardtraditionaltypicalusual

2. Breaking with convention or traditionB2formal

   Departing from established customs, rules, or practices; not following the usual way of doing things.

   Unorthodox

   • The company adopted an unorthodox marketing strategy that paid off.
   • His unorthodox religious views set him apart from the community.
   • The chef's unorthodox combination of ingredients created a unique dish.

   Synonymealternativeatypicaldissentingheterodoxiconoclasticirregularmavericknonconformistunconventionalunusual

   Antonymeconventionalcustomaryorthodoxstandardtraditional