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unconventional answer

[/ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl ˈænsər/]
noun phrasepl: unconventional answers / respostas não convencionais
resposta não convencional
1. A response or solution that deviates from standard, traditional, or expected approaches; an answer that is creative, original, or unorthodox
Her unconventional answer to the math problem impressed the teacher despite not following the standard method.
A resposta não convencional dela para o problema de matemática impressionou a professora apesar de não seguir o método padrão.
2. A reply that challenges norms or established ways of thinking
The startup founder gave an unconventional answer during the interview that set him apart from other candidates.
O fundador da startup deu uma resposta não convencional durante a entrevista que o diferenciou dos outros candidatos.
NYC Slang
off-the-wall answer / outside-the-box answer
Synonyms
unorthodox answercreative answeroriginal responseinnovative solutionnon-standard answer
Antonyms
conventional answerstandard responsetraditional answerorthodox replytextbook answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta não convencional
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
resposta fora do padrão
alternative phrasing common in business contexts
Portugal
resposta pouco convencional
preferred phrasing in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

think outside the box
go against the grain
break the mold
swim against the current
rock the boat
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