nontraditional
nontraditional — adjective
- nontraditionalpositive
- more nontraditionalcomparative
- most nontraditionalsuperlative
1. describes something that is different from the usual, conventional, or tradition
describes something that is different from the usual, conventional, or traditional way of doing things — for example, a nontraditional career, family structure, or medical treatment.
Samir chose a nontraditional career as a furniture designer instead of becoming a doctor.
nontraditional career / field / path
After retiring, Yara started a nontraditional school in her village focused on outdoor learning.
The clinic offers nontraditional treatments like massage therapy and herbal medicine alongside regular medical care.
Takeshi and his husband adopted two children, forming a loving but nontraditional family.
More women today are entering nontraditional fields like engineering and technology.
- unconventional
broader in use; can describe people, behaviour, or style, not only concrete roles or methods
- alternative
focuses on a choice between options (e.g. alternative medicine); less about breaking from the past
- innovative
emphasises originality and creativity rather than just difference from tradition
- traditional
the direct opposite; following established customs
- conventional
following accepted norms and standard practice
文法句型
nontraditional + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used before a noun (attributive position). Unlike 'unconventional', which can describe a person's character or lifestyle, 'nontraditional' typically describes the thing itself — a career, method, or structure — rather than the person involved.