Unorthodox
Not conforming to established or traditional beliefs, customs, or practices; unconventional or nonconforming.
adjectiveUnorthodox
Not conforming to established or traditional beliefs, customs, or practices; unconventional or nonconforming.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a college lecture where the professor rejects every traditional rule of the syllabus, delivering a completely new plan that challenges long-standing theories while the students lean forward in curiosity.
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Looks like 'orthodox' with the prefix un-; opposite of orthodox.
Remember This
Unorthodox contrasts with orthodox (traditional, accepted). It is often used to describe ideas, methods, or beliefs that deviate from the norm. Related term: heterodox.
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nonconformist, unconventional, radical, heterodox, iconoclast
Note
Do not confuse with illegal or immoral; unorthodox simply means unconventional, which may be innovative or simply different.
Study Deeper
- Her unorthodox teaching methods helped students engage more deeply with the material.
- The chef's unorthodox fusion cuisine surprised some diners but delighted others.
From un- (not) + orthodox (conforming to established doctrine). Orthodox comes from Greek orthodoxos 'right opinion' from orthos 'right' + doxa 'opinion'.
Un-ORTHODOX = Not the right opinion. Remember: unorthodox means not following the 'right' path.
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