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unconventional

/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl/
un · con · ven · tion · al
Adverb:unconventionally
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unconventional Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not based on or conforming to what is generally done, accepted, or expected by society.

Example

"The architect became famous for her unconventional designs that challenged traditional building norms."

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• Rhymes for unconventional

• Nearby Words

uncontroversial
uncontroversially
uncontrovertibly
unconventional
unconventionality
unconventionally
unconverted

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century by adding the Old English negative prefix 'un-' to 'conventional', which ultimately derives from the Latin 'convenire', meaning 'to come together, unite, or agree'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unconventional. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unconventional
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