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unconventional thinking

[/ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/]
noun phrase
pensamento não convencional
1. A way of thinking that deviates from established norms, traditions, or accepted ideas; creative or innovative reasoning that challenges conventional wisdom
Her unconventional thinking led to a breakthrough in the research.
O pensamento não convencional dela levou a um avanço na pesquisa.
2. Cognitive processes that reject standard approaches in favor of original, alternative, or unorthodox perspectives
Unconventional thinking is essential for solving complex problems in modern business.
O pensamento não convencional é essencial para resolver problemas complexos nos negócios modernos.
NYC Slang
out-of-the-box thinking; thinking outside the box
Synonyms
creative thinkinglateral thinkinginnovative thinkingoutside-the-box thinkingnon-conformist thinkingoriginal thinking
Antonyms
conventional thinkingtraditional thinkingorthodox thinkingconformist thinking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pensamento não convencional
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
pensamento fora da caixa
Anglicized variation, common in business contexts
Portugal
pensamento não convencional
Formal and standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

think outside the box
color outside the lines
go against the grain
break the mold
buck the trend
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