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   Un·or·tho·dox

   /ˌənˈôrTHəˌdäks/

   

   adjective

   • 1. contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted; not orthodox: "he frequently upset other scholars with his unorthodox views" Similar unconventionalunusualuncommonunwontedout of the ordinaryradicalrevolutionarynonconformistirregularoffbeatoff-centeravant-gardeoriginalnewnovelfresheccentricexoticBohemianalternativeidiosyncraticabnormalextremedivergentaberrantanomalousbizarreoutlandishperverseinformal:off the walloddballway outcrankyzanyrare:heterocliteheterodoxuncanonicalhereticalnonconformistdissentingdissentientrenegadeOpposite orthodoxconventionalorthodox

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   • 1. unorthodoxly adverb

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   What does unorthodox mean?

   • He was hopelessly unorthodox—rankly rebellious as to creeds. Unorthodox definition: not conforming to rules, traditions, or modes of conduct, as of a doctrine, religion, or philosophy; not orthodox. See examples of UNORTHODOX used in a sentence.

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   What is the difference between Orthodox and unorthodox?

   • So someone whose beliefs are orthodox has "the right opinion," while an unorthodox person does not. The definition has evolved so that unorthodox 's meaning is closer to "unusual" or "innovative" than just plain "wrong." Unorthodox describes something that goes against the usual ways of doing things.

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   What is an unorthodox way of doing things?

   • His methods were unorthodox, and his lifestyle eccentric. If you describe ways of doing things as unorthodox, you are criticizing them because they are unusual or illegal . Journalists appear to have obtained confidential documents in an unorthodox manner. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   Is 'unorthodox' religious?

   • The sequence is religious in its ecstasy. (It also contrasts with a ritual-bathing scene at a mikvah, where she is cleansed before her wedding.) At the same time, “Unorthodox” follows Yanky and Moishe’s peregrinations across Brooklyn, then Berlin, like long-coated G-men.

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   Unorthodox means not orthodox, or not usual. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of this adjective from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Unorthodox means different from what is usual or expected in behaviour, ideas, methods, etc. See how to use this word in sentences and compare it with orthodox in various contexts.

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   Unorthodox definition: not conforming to rules, traditions, or modes of conduct, as of a doctrine, religion, or philosophy; not orthodox. See examples of UNORTHODOX used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of unorthodox. adjective. breaking with convention or tradition. “an unorthodox lifestyle” synonyms: dissentient, recusant. (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England. dissident, heretical, heterodox. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards. iconoclastic.

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   Unorthodoxy is the quality or state of being unorthodox, or something (such as an opinion or doctrine) that is unorthodox. Learn more about the word history, examples, synonyms, and related entries of unorthodoxy.

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    5 days ago · Unorthodox means different from what is generally accepted, or unusual or illegal. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and translations.