unconventional
adjective/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl/
Frequency rank: #8,437 most common English word
Meaning
Not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed; different from the norm.
Example sentence
Her unconventional approach to teaching made the lessons far more engaging for the students.
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