What does unorthodox mean?
Unorthodox means Unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic..
Unorthodox
/ʌnˈɔɹθədɑks/ · adjective
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic..
Example Sentences
The breakthrough came after 63 minutes as United’s unorthodox defence desperately tried to hold off a spell of sustained pressure.
A driving teacher in China is using an unorthodox method to get his students to drive with more care. He calls it the “fatal blow” method. Basically, students have to manoeuvre the car with skill or risk crushing their smartphones... or those of their classmates.
Synonyms for unorthodox
Antonyms for unorthodox
Related Words
Word Forms
- more unorthodox
- most unorthodox
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unorthodox?
Common synonyms include blasphemous, haram, heretical, heterodox.
What is the opposite of unorthodox?
Possible antonyms include conventional, expected, halal, kosher.
How do you use unorthodox in a sentence?
The breakthrough came after 63 minutes as United’s unorthodox defence desperately tried to hold off a spell of sustained pressure.
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