HyperDic: unorthodox

English > 2 senses of the word unorthodox:
ADJECTIVEallunorthodox, irregular, maverickindependent in behavior or thought
allunorthodoxbreaking with convention or tradition
unorthodox > pronunciation
Soundsahnao'rthahdaa.ks
Rhymesboondocks ... xerox / Xerox: 36 rhymes with aaks...
English > unorthodox: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningIndependent in behavior or thought.
Synonymsirregular, maverick
Broaderunconventionalnot conforming to accepted rules or standards
Spanishdisidente, inconformista
Catalandissident, inconformista, individualista
English > unorthodox: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningbreaking with convention or tradition.
Example"an unorthodox lifestyle"
Attribute oforthodoxyThe quality of being orthodox (especially in religion)
NarrowerReformedOf or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation
dissentient, recusant(of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England
dissident, heretical, heterodoxCharacterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
iconoclasticCharacterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions
nonconforming, nonconformistnot conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion
Oppositeorthodoxadhering to what is commonly accepted
Spanishheterodoxo, poco ortodoxo

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