Synonyms for UNORTHODOX
un·ortho·dox

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1. unorthodoxadjective

   Synonyms:
   heterodox, heretical, inorthodox

   Antonyms:
   orthodox

2. unorthodoxadjective

   unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic

   Synonyms:
   heterodox, heretical, inorthodox

   Antonyms:
   orthodox

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1. irregular, maverick, unorthodoxadjective

   independent in behavior or thought

   "she led a somewhat irregular private life"; "maverick politicians"

   Synonyms:
   maverick, atypical, unpredictable, irregular, unorthodox, temporary

   Antonyms:
   established, unreformed, orthodox, antiheretical, canonic, conforming, conformist, conventional, sanctioned, canonical, traditional

2. unorthodoxadjective

   breaking with convention or tradition

   "an unorthodox lifestyle"

   Synonyms:
   irregular, maverick

   Antonyms:
   conformist, traditional, canonic, conventional, conforming, established, canonical, antiheretical, unreformed, sanctioned, orthodox

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1. unorthodoxadjective

   Synonyms:
   heterodox

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1. List of paraphrases for "unorthodox":

   orthodox, unconventional

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How to use UNORTHODOX in a sentence?

1. Bob Corker:

   We all knew his dealings here (on Capitol Hill) would be somewhat unorthodox, there are going to be more issues where Democrats can deliver the votes.

2. Aaron David Miller:

   The way this administration does business is highly unorthodox in so many respects.

3. Lawyer Stephan Seeger:

   If someone does something unorthodox, it's automatically a threat.

4. Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin:

   It is especially important to encourage unorthodox thinking when the situation is critical At such moments every new word and fresh thought is more precious than gold. Indeed, people must not be deprived of the right to think their own thoughts.

5. William Westmoreland:

   I do not believe that the men who served in uniform in Vietnam have been given the credit they deserve. It was a difficult war against an unorthodox enemy.