unconventional

• Qui n'est pas conforme aux conventions, aux normes ou aux habitudes établies. Se dit d'une personne, d'une action ou d'une chose qui sort de l'ordinaire ou qui adopte une approche originale et non standard.

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.

   non conventionnel

   • 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.

   Synonymesabnormalatypicaleccentricindividualinnovativeirregularnonconformistoffbeatoriginaluncommonunorthodoxunusual

   Antonymesconformingconventionalcustomaryhabitualnormalorthodoxregularstandardtraditionalusual

2. Not conventional or conformistB2formal

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

   non conventionnel, anticonformiste

   • 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.

   Synonymesbohemianeccentricindividualisticmavericknonconformistoffbeatunorthodox

   Antonymesconformistconventionalmainstreamnormativeorthodoxstandardtraditional

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

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

   hors normes sociales

   • 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.

   Synonymesdeviantdissidentmavericknonconformistrenegadeunorthodox

   Antonymesconventional