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unconventional

/ˌʌn.kənˈven.ʃən.əl/

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adjective

/ˌʌn.kənˈven.ʃən.əl/B2formal
  • ruОписывает то, что не основано на общепринятых нормах или не соответствует им.

Describes something that is not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed.

  1. Not conforming to accepted rules or standardsB2formal

    Differing from what is usual or expected; not following traditional or widely accepted methods or practices.

    ruНетрадиционный

    • Her unconventional approach to teaching made her popular with students.
    • He is known for his unconventional style of painting.
    • The company adopted an unconventional marketing strategy that paid off.

    Synonymsabnormalatypicaleccentricindividualinnovativeirregularnonconformistoffbeatoriginaluncommonunorthodoxunusual

    Antonymsconformingconventionalcustomaryhabitualnormalorthodoxregularstandardtraditionalusual

  2. Not conventional or conformistB2formal

    Choosing to live or behave in a way that is different from the majority; rejecting social norms.

    ruНетрадиционный

    • They lead an unconventional lifestyle, traveling the world in a van.
    • Her unconventional fashion sense always turns heads.
    • He was considered unconventional because he refused to work a 9-to-5 job.

    Synonymsbohemianeccentricindividualisticmavericknonconformistoffbeatunorthodox

    Antonymsconformistconventionalmainstreamnormativeorthodoxstandardtraditional

  3. Not conforming to legality, moral law, or social conventionC1formal

    Acting outside the boundaries of what is considered legal, moral, or socially acceptable.

    ruНе соответствующий нормам

    • The artist's unconventional behavior often landed him in trouble with the authorities.
    • Some of his unconventional ideas were considered dangerous by the community.
    • The novel explores the lives of characters who live by unconventional moral codes.

    Synonymsdeviantdissidentmavericknonconformistrenegadeunorthodox

    Antonymsconventional

Forms
  • more unconventional comparative form
  • most unconventional superlative form
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