UNORTHODOX Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word unorthodox. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for UNORTHODOX
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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 |