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What is the opposite of conventional?

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Opposite of used or accepted broadly
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“If I may be so blunt, you have a rather unorthodox style of law enforcement, Sheriff.”
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Opposite of based on or in accordance with what is generally done, accepted or believed
“One of her weaknesses was her backhand, but she became well-known for her unusual technique.”
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Opposite of following the accepted or traditional customs
“His nonconformist work is a perfect fit for Valmorbida and Roitfeld, who are rather untraditional art dealers themselves.”
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(of a work of art or literature) Opposite of common or lacking originality in a boring way
“His creative flair can be seen in the unique characters he puts to the canvas.”
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Opposite of used or accepted broadly
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Opposite of affectedly proper, or formal, and rather prudish
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Opposite of having or showing very strict moral attitudes
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Opposite of insular in one's views, opinions or outlook
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Opposite of advocating the upholding or maintenance of tradition
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Opposite of well-known or long established
“The obscure reference to a bygone era was as mysterious as it was intriguing.”
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Opposite of very commonly encountered or observed
“His presence may be rare, but his message has resonated within our community for years.”
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Opposite of slow to reveal emotion or opinions
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Opposite of overly formal, conventional, or prim and proper
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Opposite of of or appropriate to high or respectable society
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Opposite of not special or different in any way
“We were loved and cherished by extraordinary teachers, with whom I remained friends with in later life.”
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Opposite of not exciting, adventurous, or controversial
“The first half-hour of the movie was fairly dull, and then it took an exciting and interesting turn.”
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Opposite of suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances
Improper use of gym equipment can result in injury.”
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Opposite of old-fashioned or boringly conventional
“One may have wondered as the lissom ladies gracefully showcased their trendy jewelry.”
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Opposite of contemptibly dull and ordinary
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Opposite of conforming to or governed by an accepted standard of procedure or convention
“When the workers walked out, they were subsequently fired for taking unofficial measures.”
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Opposite of accurate in conformity to acceptable standards
“I know you think you can do backflips, but the technique is wrong, and you can end up breaking your neck.”
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Opposite of behaving in a regular manner
“After almost an hour and a half had passed an unexpected electronic bleep disturbed the silence.”
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Opposite of socially acceptable
“I also let him know that lying was a totally unacceptable thing to do.”
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Opposite of suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances
“Given the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, it was a particularly imprudent thing to say.”
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Opposite of not offering, involving, or eager for new or stimulating things
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