Definitions for unconventional
ˌʌn kənˈvɛn ʃə nlun·con·ven·tion·al

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. unconventionaladjective

   not conforming to accepted rules or standards

   "her unconventional dress and hair style"

2. unconventionaladjective

   not conventional or conformist

   "unconventional life styles"

3. improper, unconventional, unlawfuladjective

   not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

   "an unconventional marriage"; "improper banking practices"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. unconventionalnoun

   Something or someone that is unconventional.

2. unconventionaladjective

   Not adhering to convention or accepted standards

3. unconventionaladjective

   Out of the ordinary

4. unconventionaladjective

   Atypical

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. unconventional

   A convention is a set of agreed, stipulated, or generally accepted standards, norms, social norms, or criteria, often taking the form of a custom. In a social context, a convention may retain the character of an "unwritten law" of custom (for example, the manner in which people greet each other, such as by shaking each other's hands). Certain types of rules or customs may become law and sometimes they may be further codified to formalize or enforce the convention (for example, laws that define on which side of the road vehicles must be driven). In physical sciences, numerical values (such as constants, quantities, or scales of measurement) are called conventional if they do not represent a measured property of nature, but originate in a convention, for example an average of many measurements, agreed between the scientists working with these values.

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1. unconventional

   Unconventional refers to anything that is not conforming to established norms, customs, rules or traditions. It typically describes behavior, appearance, or actions that deviate from what is considered typical or standard, often characterized by originality, nonconformity or uniqueness.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Unconventional

   un-kon-ven′shun-al, adj. not conventional, free in one's ways.—n. Unconventional′ity.

How to pronounce unconventional?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say unconventional in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of unconventional in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of unconventional in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of unconventional in a Sentence

1. Michael Brown:

   NATO's biggest challenge in 2015 will be focusing on and advancing its core mission ensuring the security of the alliance's members and promoting stability in Europe, this will be a challenge because the alliance's leaders have taken collective defense for granted for many years, because Russia has developed an array of unconventional tactics that will require new and unconventional responses, and because NATO will continue to be involved in training activities in Afghanistan.

2. Luke Ming Flanagan:

   It will be particularly vigilant as regards the broader impact of recent oil price developments on medium-term inflation trends in the euro area, should it become necessary to further address risks of too prolonged a period of low inflation, the Governing Council is unanimous in its commitment to using additional unconventional instruments within its mandate.

3. Michael Brown:

   This will be a challenge because the alliance's leaders have taken collective defense for granted for many years, because Russia has developed an array of unconventional tactics that will require new and unconventional responses, and because NATO will continue to be involved in training activities in Afghanistan.

4. Christopher McCandless:

   We must have the courage to turn against our habitual lifestyle and engage in unconventional living

5. Martin Tobias Lithner:

   The most disruptive paradigm shifts often emerge from the fringes, challenging the status quo with new and unconventional ideas.

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