unconventionality

IPA/ˌʌnkənvenʃəˈnæləti/
IPA/ˌʌnkənvenʃəˈnæləti/

unconventionality — 名詞

1. the quality of living or working in ways that do not match most people's usual s

1.名詞C1
釋義

特立獨行

不遵循社會常規的作風

the quality of living or working in ways that do not match most people's usual standards, often seen as a fresh or creative approach rather than something strange

例句

At the art fair, Theo showed his unconventionality by avoiding every traditional style of painting.

在藝術博覽會上，Theo 展現了他的特立獨行，避開了所有傳統繪畫風格。

Amira's unconventionality surprised her coworkers when she wore a ball gown to the office picnic.

Amira 的特立獨行讓同事們大吃一驚——她穿著禮服去參加公司的野餐會。

unconventionality + [verb: surprise] in a workplace setting

同義詞
  • originality

    focuses on creativity and novelty; more positive and specific to new ideas

  • nonconformity

    implies active refusal to follow social rules, often with a rebellious tone

  • individuality

    emphasises personal uniqueness and self-expression, not necessarily against convention

  • eccentricity

    suggests odd or peculiar behaviour; can be neutral but often mildly negative

反義詞
  • conventionality

    the quality of following accepted standards and customs

  • conformity

    behaviour that matches what most people expect or do

文法句型

the unconventionality of [something]

用法筆記

Usually uncountable — used with verbs such as 'show', 'display', 'embrace', or 'value'. The countable plural form (unconventionalities) is very rare and refers to specific unconventional acts or choices.

常見錯誤

❌His unconventiality made him a memorable artist.
✅His unconventionality made him a memorable artist.
💡the word contains 'ven' not 've'; the 'n' after 've' is easy to drop in spelling.
❌I admire her eccentricity — she thinks differently from everyone else.
✅I admire her unconventionality
💡she thinks differently from everyone else.' — 'eccentricity' suggests odd or amusing behaviour, while 'unconventionality' can describe admired fresh thinking.