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unorthodox
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unorthodox
(adjective)
unorthodox
/ˌʌn
ˈ
oɚθəˌdɑːks/
adjective
unorthodox
/ˌʌn
ˈ
oɚθəˌdɑːks/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of UNORTHODOX
[
more unorthodox; most unorthodox
]
:
different from what is usually done or accepted
She's known for using
unorthodox
[=
unconventional
] methods to achieve her goals.
unorthodox
views/opinions/beliefs
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