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unconventional principles

[/ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl ˈprɪnsəpəlz/]
noun phrase
princípios não convencionais
1. Ideas, beliefs, or rules of conduct that deviate from what is traditionally accepted or standard in society
The company's unconventional principles challenged the traditional business model.
Os princípios não convencionais da empresa desafiaram o modelo de negócio tradicional.
2. Non-standard or innovative approaches to problem-solving that reject established norms
Her unconventional principles in art education inspired students to think creatively.
Seus princípios não convencionais na educação artística inspiraram os alunos a pensar criativamente.
NYC Slang
off-the-wall principles / out-of-the-box thinking
Synonyms
alternative principlesunorthodox principlesinnovative principlesnon-traditional principlesprogressive principles
Antonyms
conventional principlestraditional principlesorthodox principlesstandard principlesestablished principles

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
princípios não convencionais
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
princípios não convencionais / princípios alternativos
Alternative term also used in business contexts
Portugal
princípios não convencionais
Standard usage, sometimes 'princípios pouco convencionais'

Related Idioms & Phrases

go against the grain
break the mold
think outside the box
march to the beat of a different drum
buck the trend
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