1. A method, approach, or course of action that deviates from traditional, accepted, or conventional standards
He took an unorthodox path to success by starting his own business instead of following the traditional corporate ladder.
Ele seguiu um caminho pouco ortodoxo para o sucesso ao abrir seu próprio negócio em vez de seguir a carreira corporativa tradicional.
2. An unconventional or non-standard way of doing something that challenges established norms
Her unorthodox teaching methods surprised many, but proved highly effective.
Seus caminhos pouco ortodoxos de ensino surpreenderam muitos, mas provaram ser altamente eficazes.