unconventional
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unconventionalist noun
- unconventionality noun
- unconventionally adverb
Etymology
Origin of unconventional
First recorded in 1830–40; un- 1 + conventional
Example Sentences
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Leaders said they hope that unconventional offerings such as Botox will generate enough revenue to subsidize the healthcare Planned Parenthood is best known for.
But over the years, Horning’s unconventional style alienated some.
But as a group, the Taliban sustained more than 20 years of war against the US and its Nato allies, so its capacity to carry out unconventional and guerrilla warfare is well evidenced.
From BBC
They became known for their entrepreneurial spirit and bold use of unconventional materials, with some at the time saying they used "shock tactics" to create their art.
From BBC
“We have been the experts on counterinsurgency, on conventional and unconventional warfare, for the past 25 years. That is not the case in the Arctic,” said Ryan P. Burke, professor at the U.S.
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