1. not adhering to or in accordance with accepted conventions, standards, or norms; non-traditional
Her unconventional approach to teaching captured the students' imagination.
Sua abordagem inconvencional ao ensino capturou a imaginação dos alunos.
2. departing from what is usual, normal, or expected; unorthodox
He chose an unconventional career path that surprised his family.
Ele escolheu um caminho de carreira inconvencional que surpreendeu sua família.