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unorthodox

unort·ho·dox

UK/ʌnˈɔːθədɒks/ US/ʌnˈɔɹθədɑks/ uncommon

adjective

1.

independent in behavior or thought

  • “she led a somewhat irregular private life”
  • “maverick politicians”
2.

breaking with convention or tradition

  • “an unorthodox lifestyle”

Origin

From un- + orthodox.

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