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UNORTHODOX Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word unorthodox. (exact relations)
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irregular
adjectiveadj
adjective

• contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

• (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces

• (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement

noun

• a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

• merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

adjective satellite

• not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals

• failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection

• deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal

• lacking continuity or regularity

• (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical

• independent in behavior or thought

alternative
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

adjective satellite

• serving or used in place of another

• necessitating a choice between mutually exclusive possibilities

• pertaining to unconventional choices

atypical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not representative of a group, class, or type

adjective satellite

• deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal

different
adjectiveadj
adjective

• unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

adjective satellite

• distinctly separate from the first

• differing from all others; not ordinary

• distinct or separate

eccentric
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not having a common center; not concentric

noun

• a person with an unusual or odd personality

• a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)

adjective satellite

• conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

idiosyncratic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• peculiar to the individual

nonconformist
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought

noun

• someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct

• a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England

adjective satellite

• not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion

nontraditional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not conforming to or in accord with tradition

odd
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not divisible by two

adjective satellite

• not easily explained

• an indefinite quantity more than that specified

• beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

• of the remaining member of a pair

• not used up

off-center
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• situated away from the center or axis

offbeat
adjectiveadj
noun

• an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)

adjective satellite

• (informal) strikingly unconventional

outlandish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

peculiar
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

• unique or specific to a person or thing or category

• markedly different from the usual; special

• characteristic of one only; distinctive or special

rare
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

• recurring only at long intervals

• not widely distributed

• having low density

• marked by an uncommon quality; especially superlative or extreme of its kind

• (of meat) cooked a short time; still red inside

unconventional
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not conforming to accepted rules or standards

• not conventional or conformist

adjective satellite

• not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

unusual
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not usual or common or ordinary

• being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

adjective satellite

• not commonly encountered

heretical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

heterodox
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

maverick
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action

• an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first person who puts a brand on it

adjective satellite

• independent in behavior or thought

Alternatives for IRREGULAR

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