His teaching methods are highly unorthodox.
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Unorthodox
/ʌnˈɔɹθədɑks/
Synonyms for "unorthodox" (202 found)
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Adjective(14 words)
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10 entriesdissenterheretical readingheterodox interpretationnonconformistnonconformityunconventionalityunorthodox approachunorthodox doctrineunorthodox methodunorthodox theory
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7 entriesunorthodox approachunorthodox interpretationunorthodox methodunorthodox practiceunorthodox stanceunorthodox thinkingunorthodox view
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10 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
The headteacher uses unorthodox methods.
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His unorthodox fighting style was surprisingly effective.
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Tom's methods were unorthodox.
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