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unconventional

/ˌʌnkʌnvˈɛnʃʌnʌl/adjective5 syllables

Unconventional means: not conventional or conformist.

Synonyms for unconventional33

adjective, as in not conventional or conformist

alternative, bizarre, eccentric, freakish, freaky, flaky, flakey, gonzo, off-the-wall, outlandish, outre, devil-may-care, raffish, rakish
and 9 more, far-out, kinky, offbeat, quirky, way-out, funky, spaced-out, spacy, spacey

adjective, as in not conforming to accepted rules or standards

bohemian, go-as-you-please, irregular, maverick, unorthodox, original

adjective, as in not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

improper, unlawful, irregular

also used for unconventional

wild, outré

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Opposites of unconventional

conventional

What does unconventional mean?3

adjective

1

not conventional or conformist“unconventional life styles”

2

not conforming to accepted rules or standards“her unconventional dress and hair style”

3

not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention“an unconventional marriage”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with unconventional?4

five syllables

unintentional
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Unconventional in a sentence

  • We need example sentences that include slang, casual conversation, and unconventional inflectional endings.pip
  • We need an attorney with experience in unconventional means.MrShoval
  • The art teacher's unconventional attire is the first hint that she's a nonconformist.Miktsoanit
  • She has an unconventional approach to solving math problems.IMer
  • Individual unconventional plays are usually discussed under the province in which the play is principally located.arademaker
  • I have a taste for the unconventional.Nuel
  • It's an unconventional choice for some.Nuel
  • His unconventional lifestyle surprised his conservative family.IMer

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