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unorthodox

adjective

Independent in behavior or thought

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
U
Ends with
X
Contains
NO
Scrabble score
21
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ʌnˈɔɹθədɑks

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adjective

  1. Independent in behavior or thought

    “She led a somewhat irregular private life”

adjective

  1. Breaking with convention or tradition

    “An unorthodox lifestyle”

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Example Sentences

She led a somewhat irregular private life
Maverick politicians
An unorthodox lifestyle

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