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unorthodoxy Synonyms

Another word for unorthodoxy

Choosing another word for unorthodoxy depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted; nonconformity in thought, behavior, or practice.

Usage Example

"The director's bold nonconformity challenged decades of conventional filmmaking techniques."

Strongest
nonconformity
unconventionality
heterodoxy
Strong
dissidence
eccentricity
iconoclasm
Weak
originality

• noun (Context 2)

An unconventional or nonconformist belief, doctrine, or practice, especially in religion, politics, or philosophy.

Usage Example

"His early writings contained several theological unorthodoxies that alarmed the church hierarchy."

Strongest
heterodoxy
heresy
Strong
dissent
deviation
Weak
aberration

Opposites of unorthodoxy

The opposite of unorthodoxy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

orthodoxy
conformity
conventionality
traditionalism
dogma
convention
canon
conservatism
See all opposites of unorthodoxy

• Nearby Words

unornamented
unorthodox
unorthodoxly
unorthodoxy
unostentatiously
unowned
unpack

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unorthodoxy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unorthodoxy
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