unconventional

/ʌnkənvˈɛnʃənə‍l/

/ˌənkənˈvɛnʃənəɫ/

unconventional

not following traditional or commonly accepted ways of thinking or doing things, instead preferring new or different approaches

antonyms : conventional

not conventional or conformist

antonyms : conventional

not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention

synonyms : improper

unlawful

Examples

1. In the past, people accused those who held unconventional beliefs of being out of their minds, leading to persecution.

2. Edgy and unconventional fashion became him.

3. If she keeps coming up with unconventional ideas, people might think she has bats in the belfry, but sometimes innovation requires thinking outside the box.

4. While some may criticize my methods, I know that success is never blamed, and if my plan succeeds, I will never be blamed for the unconventional approach I took.