unconventional
adjective/ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl/
/ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl/
- not following what is done or considered normal or acceptable by most people; different and interesting synonym unorthodox
- an unconventional approach to the problem
- unconventional views
- The magazine describes him as having unconventional good looks.
Extra Examples- In those days, travelling alone was a daring and unconventional thing for a young woman to do.
- She's known for her unconventional approach to child-rearing.
- They used a variety of unconventional methods to advertise themselves.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryUnconventional is used with these nouns:- method
- weapon
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