unorthodox

• Descreve algo que se desvia do que é usual, aceito ou tradicional em uma sociedade, religião ou área do conhecimento; também se aplica a ideias ou métodos não convencionais e originais.

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.

   Não convencional

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdissentingfreethinkingheterodoxiconoclasticindependentindividualisticmavericknonconformistoriginalunconventional

   Antônimosconformingconformistconventionalorthodoxstandardtraditionaltypicalusual

2. Breaking with convention or traditionB2formal

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

   Não ortodoxo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalternativeatypicaldissentingheterodoxiconoclasticirregularmavericknonconformistunconventionalunusual

   Antônimosconventionalcustomaryorthodoxstandardtraditional