unorthodox

• Qualifie quelque chose qui s'écarte de ce qui est habituel, conventionnel ou admis dans un domaine donné, comme la religion, la société ou une discipline.

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.

   indépendant dans son comportement ou sa pensée

   • 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.

   Synonymesdissentingfreethinkingheterodoxiconoclasticindependentindividualisticmavericknonconformistoriginalunconventional

   Antonymesconformingconformistconventionalorthodoxstandardtraditionaltypicalusual

2. Breaking with convention or traditionB2formal

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

   Non conventionnel

   • 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.

   Synonymesalternativeatypicaldissentingheterodoxiconoclasticirregularmavericknonconformistunconventionalunusual

   Antonymesconventionalcustomaryorthodoxstandardtraditional