un·or·tho·dox

(ŭn-ôr′thə-dŏks′)

adj.

Breaking with convention or tradition; not orthodox.

un·or′tho·dox′ly adv.

un·or′tho·dox′y n.

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unorthodox

(ʌnˈɔːθəˌdɒks)

adj

not conventional in belief, behaviour, custom, etc

unˈorthoˌdoxly adv

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Adj.	1.	unorthodox - independent in behavior or thought; "she led a somewhat irregular private life"; "maverick politicians" maverick, irregular unconventional - not conforming to accepted rules or standards; "her unconventional dress and hair style"
	2.	unorthodox - breaking with convention or tradition; "an unorthodox lifestyle" orthodox - adhering to what is commonly accepted; "an orthodox view of the world"

unorthodox

adjective

1. unconventional, unusual, irregular, abnormal, off-the-wall (slang), out there (slang), heterodox, unwonted, uncustomary His methods were unorthodox, and his lifestyle eccentric.
unconventional traditional, conventional, orthodox, sound, established, usual, customary

2. irregular, illegal, improper, inappropriate, unsuitable Journalists obtained confidential documents in an unorthodox manner.

3. nonconformist, heretical, dissenting, renegade, heterodox, dissentient, uncanonical his expression of unorthodox religious beliefs

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Translations

insolito

unorthodox

[ˈʌnˈɔːθədɒks] ADJ

1. (= unconventional) → poco ortodoxo, poco convencional

2. (Rel) → heterodoxo

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unorthodox

[ˌʌnˈɔː^rθədɒks] adj (= unconventional) [upbringing, behaviour, beliefs, methods] → peu orthodoxe

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unorthodox

adj → unkonventionell, unorthodox; unorthodox entrepreneur (iro) Bezeichnung für Bettler, Prostituierte, Drogenhändler etc

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unorthodox

[ʌnˈɔːθəˌdɒks] adj → poco ortodosso/a

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References in classic literature

He had to seal his mouth on the subject, however, for to express an unorthodox opinion was a dangerous matter in those days in the Land of the Saints.

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He was very unorthodox, which frightened them; and his freakish humour excited their disapproval.

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There was something superhuman in an attitude so recklessly unorthodox, and if other problems had not pressed on him he would have been lost in wonder at the prodigy of the Wellands' daughter urging him to marry his former mistress.

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'Eloisa to Abelard': (Abelard was a very famous unorthodox philosopher of the twelfth century who loved Heloise and was barbarously parted from her.

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Mavericks of Italian Cinema: Eight Unorthodox Filmmakers, 1940s-2000s

Summary: The flamenco guitarist is known for his unorthodox style

Vicente Amigo to perform in Sharjah

The fighters who seem to give Mayweather problems are those who are more unorthodox. If you close the gap he'll tie you up and he's very good on his jab so you have to use unorthodox ways of getting in, then stay in without him tying you up all the time.

MOVE TO RING FROM CAGE ISN'T THAT BAD

As usual, Jeff's irreverent and unorthodox but thorough approach to IFR flying is applicable--no matter where we are--as an aid in sweeping the cobwebs out of the corners of our thinking and encouraging us to continue to ask "why is it done this way instead of that?" I believe this is a healthy way to gain confidence and proficiency--and thus safety--in our flying.

Not going to Alaska

With the hero facing catastrophe at home and at work (where all his environmental research points to an impending disaster) there seem to be few moves he can take towards positive change--and yet, The Unorthodox Ox is all about these moves, providing readers with a series of familiar scenarios that involve soul-searching rituals, and uncertain interactions.

The Unorthodox Ox

"Productive Trout Flies for Unorthodox Prey: Ecology & Imitation" is a fishing guide for those who want to find something a bit different for their fishing needs, as Jeff Morgan presents a full color guide to catching the more unusual fish that one will face while fishing, with these 'oddball' lures that can catch the harder to find trout.

The Hunting/Fishing Shelf

But the 35-year-old insists that, while making her comeback after 10 months on the sidelines through injury in such a manner is "unorthodox", there was no alternative.

RADCLIFFE INSISTS SHE HAS TO RUN