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- Dictionaryunconventional/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃən(ə)l/
adjective
- 1. not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed: "his unconventional approach to life"
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Unconventional means different from what is usual or from the way most people do things. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus.
To be unconventional is to act, dress, speak, or otherwise exist out of the bounds of cultural norms. If you eat cheeseburgers for breakfast, that's somewhat unconventional. Anything that's nonconformist or out of the ordinary can be described as unconventional.
Learn the meaning of unconventional, an adjective that describes something not bound by or in accordance with convention. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.
If someone is unconventional, they do not behave in the same way as most other people in their society.
Synonyms for UNCONVENTIONAL: dissident, dissenting, out-there, maverick, iconoclastic, heretical, unorthodox, nonconformist; Antonyms of UNCONVENTIONAL: conventional, orthodox, conformist, conforming, traditional, conservative, old-fashioned, rigid
Unconventional means not following the usual or expected way of doing something. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, with synonyms, collocations, and translations.
Unconventional means not adhering to convention or following accepted rules or standards. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of this word, as well as related terms and translations in different languages.
