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atypical manner

[ə-ˈti-pi-kəl ˈma-nər]
noun phrasepl: atypical manners
maneira atípica
1. A way of behaving or doing something that is unusual, irregular, or not conforming to the expected standard or norm
He approached the problem in an atypical manner, which surprised everyone.
Ele abordou o problema de uma maneira atípica, o que surpreendeu a todos.
2. Conduct or procedure that deviates from what is typical, conventional, or standard
The company handled the crisis in an atypical manner compared to industry standards.
A empresa lidou com a crise de uma maneira atípica em comparação com os padrões da indústria.
NYC Slang
off-the-wall way
Synonyms
unusual mannerunconventional mannerirregular mannerextraordinary mannernonstandard manner
Antonyms
typical mannerconventional mannerstandard mannernormal mannerusual manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maneira atípica
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
jeito atípico
More colloquial, using 'jeito' (way/style) instead of 'maneira'
São Paulo
maneira atípica
Formal and standard usage
Portugal
forma atípica
Portuguese preference for 'forma' over 'maneira' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of the ordinary
against the grain
march to the beat of a different drum
não segue o padrão comum (doesn't follow the common pattern)
sai do comum (stands out from the ordinary)
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