unconventional
/ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-kən-ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)nəl/ (ame, mw)
unconventional — adjective
- unconventionalpositive
- more unconventionalcomparative
- most unconventionalsuperlative
1. doing things in a way that is noticeably different from what most people expect
doing things in a way that is noticeably different from what most people expect or consider normal, often because you have your own ideas or style
Cyrus took an unconventional approach to teaching, using street art instead of textbooks.
collocation: unconventional approach
The museum's unconventional design features a curved glass roof that seems to float.
collocation: unconventional design
Eri followed an unconventional career path, moving from chef to software engineer.
Opening an art gallery in her small farming town made Dahlia seem unconventional.
Shanti uses unconventional furniture — a hammock instead of a sofa and barrels as tables.
The director's unconventional filming style pleased festival audiences, though some viewers found it confusing.
- unorthodox
stronger than unconventional — implies going against established rules, traditions, or accepted methods, not just usual practice
- alternative
softer and more neutral; suggests a different option exists alongside the mainstream one, without emphasis on being unusual
- nonconformist
focuses on a deliberate refusal to follow social norms, often as a matter of principle or identity
- eccentric
describes behavior or appearance that is strange or odd in a noticeable way; can be mildly negative or affectionate
- conventional
following accepted standards or traditional ways of doing things
- traditional
based on long-established customs or beliefs
- orthodox
strictly following accepted or official beliefs and methods
用法筆記
Has a neutral to positive tone. Unlike 'abnormal' or 'strange,' unconventional often implies creativity, originality, or independent thinking rather than something wrong or undesirable.