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Unorthodox

/ʌnˈɔːθədɒks/

Unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic

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📖 Definitions of "Unorthodox"

adjective

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Unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic

🔄 Synonyms of "Unorthodox"

12 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
unconventionalnoun	Not adhering to custom, convention, or accepted standards.
dissidentnoun	A person who formally opposes the current political structure, the political group in power, the policies of the political group in power, or current laws.
recusantnoun	Anyone refusing to submit to authority or regulation.
irregularnoun	Nonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations.
dissentientnoun	Dissenting; of a different opinion.
iconoclastic	Characterized by attack on established and accepted beliefs, customs, or institutions; of or pertaining to iconoclasm.
heretical	(of ideas or views) Contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion.
heterodox	Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from what a religion (or sect) believes to be orthodox, but (usually) not conflicting with that religion's established beliefs and therefore not heretical.
nonconforming	That does not conform, for example to cultural norms, official regulations, or the rules of an established church.
mavericknoun	Showing independence in thoughts or actions.
nonconformistnoun	Someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices.
reformed	Amended in character and life.

↔️ Antonyms of "Unorthodox"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
orthodoxnoun	Conforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Unorthodox"

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Word	Definition
unconventional	Not adhering to custom, convention, or accepted standards.
irregular	Nonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations.
nonconforming	That does not conform, for example to cultural norms, official regulations, or the rules of an established church.
dissentient	Dissenting; of a different opinion.
dissident	In a manner that disagrees; dissenting; discordant.
iconoclastic	Characterized by attack on established and accepted beliefs, customs, or institutions; of or pertaining to iconoclasm.
heterodox	Of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from what a religion (or sect) believes to be orthodox, but (usually) not conflicting with that religion's established beliefs and therefore not heretical.
heretical	(of ideas or views) Contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion.
nonconformistnoun	Someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices.
recusant	pertaining to a recusant or to recusancy
reformed	Amended in character and life.
maverick	Showing independence in thoughts or actions.
extraordinary	Not ordinary; exceptional; unusual.
funny	Amusing; humorous; comical.
orthodox	Conforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology.
offbeatnoun	(slang) An unconventional person, someone who does not follow the beat, who chooses not to conform.
unusual	Not usual, out of the ordinary.
unwonted	Not customary or habitual; unusual; infrequent; strange.
uncustomary	Not customary.
eccentric	(of a person) Deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly or differently; unconventional and slightly strange.