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Definition of unorthodoxly

unorthodoxly

/ʌnˈɔːrθədɑːksli/
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Adjective:unorthodox
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• adverb

1

In a manner that departs from what is usual, traditional, or generally accepted.

Example

"The coach arranged the defensive lineup unorthodoxly, surprising the opposing team during the championship match."

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unoriginally
unornamented
unorthodox
unorthodoxly
unorthodoxy
unostentatiously
unowned

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