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unconventional direction

[ˌʌn.kənˈven.ʃən.əl dɪˈrek.ʃən]
noun phrasepl: unconventional directions
direção não convencional
1. A course of action, path, or approach that deviates from established norms, standards, or expected practices
The startup took an unconventional direction by focusing on sustainability instead of profit margins.
A startup adotou uma direção não convencional ao focar na sustentabilidade em vez de margens de lucro.
2. A trajectory or orientation that is unusual, innovative, or unexpected
Her career took an unconventional direction when she left law to become an artist.
Sua carreira tomou uma direção não convencional quando deixou a advocacia para se tornar artista.
NYC Slang
going rogue; off the beaten path
Synonyms
unorthodox approachnon-standard pathinnovative directionunconventional approachalternative route
Antonyms
conventional directionstandard pathtraditional approachorthodox direction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
direção não convencional
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
rumo não convencional
Alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
direção não convencional
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

thinking outside the box
marching to the beat of one's own drum
breaking the mold
taking the road less traveled
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