What does unconventional mean?
Unconventional means Not adhering to custom, convention, or accepted standards..
Unconventional
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Not adhering to custom, convention, or accepted standards..
Definitions by Sense
- Not adhering to custom, convention, or accepted standards.
- Out of the ordinary.
- Atypical.
- Something or someone that is unconventional.
Example Sentences
The other two banned titles are The White Swan Express: A Story About Adoption, which features a lesbian couple, and Who’s In My Family: All About Our Families, which describes unconventional parental set-ups.
Synonyms for unconventional
Antonyms for unconventional
Related Words
Word Forms
- more unconventional
- most unconventional
- unconventionals
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unconventional?
Common synonyms include wild, eccentric, rakish, unorthodox.
What is the opposite of unconventional?
Possible antonyms include conventional.
How do you use unconventional in a sentence?
The other two banned titles are The White Swan Express: A Story About Adoption, which features a lesbian couple, and Who’s In My Family: All About Our Families, which describes unconventional parental set-ups.
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