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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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   • Unorthodox synonyms. Top synonyms for unorthodox (other words for unorthodox) are unconventional, unusual and irregular.

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   What does it mean if a person is unorthodox?

   • The adjective unorthodox originally referred to religion, specifically to a person or practice that went against the traditions of a particular belief. The Greek roots of unorthodox are orthos, or "right," and doxa, or "opinion." So someone whose beliefs are orthodox has "the right opinion," while an unorthodox person does not.

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   What does unorthodox mean in Greek?

   • The Greek roots of unorthodox are orthos, or "right," and doxa, or "opinion." 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."

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   Need synonyms for unorthodox? Here's a list of similar words from our thesaurus that you can use instead. Contexts . Contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted. Not constrained by traditional or orthodox beliefs or behavior. Dissenting or heretical to an accepted doctrine, especially of religion.

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   May 5, 2024 · 1 (adjective) in the sense of unconventional. Definition. (of a person) not conventional in beliefs, behaviour, etc. His methods were unorthodox, and his lifestyle eccentric. Synonyms. unconventional. unusual. irregular. abnormal. off-the-wall (slang) out there (slang) heretical. heterodox. unwonted. uncustomary. See examples for synonyms.

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   UNORTHODOX in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for UNORTHODOX. Synonyms. Similar meaning. View all. unconventional. unusual. offbeat. irregular. strange. nonconformist. abnormal. eccentric. peculiar. queer. atypical. heterodox. uncommon. weird. bizarre. maverick. outlandish. original. bohemian. heretical. curious. out of the ordinary. different

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   5 days ago · 1 (adjective) in the sense of unconventional. Definition. (of a person) not conventional in beliefs, behaviour, etc. His methods were unorthodox, and his lifestyle eccentric. Synonyms. unconventional. unusual. irregular. abnormal. off-the-wall (slang) out there (slang) heretical. heterodox. unwonted. uncustomary. See examples for synonyms.

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   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. characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions. nonconforming, nonconformist.

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   unorthodoxy. noun. These are words and phrases related to unorthodoxy. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. ORIGINALITY. Synonyms. originality. imagination. creativity. inventiveness. ingenuity. cleverness. individuality. freshness. newness. novelty. uniqueness. boldness. daring. unconventionality. singularity. Antonyms.