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Definition of unconventional adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

unconventional

adjective
 
/ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl/
 
/ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl/
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  1. 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.
    opposite conventional
    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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