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unconventional way

[/ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl weɪ/]
noun phrasepl: unconventional ways / maneiras não convencionais
maneira não convencional
1. A method or manner of doing something that differs from what is traditionally accepted or customary
She took an unconventional way to solve the problem by thinking outside the box.
Ela adotou uma maneira não convencional de resolver o problema, pensando fora da caixa.
2. An approach that breaks established norms or standard practices
His unconventional way of teaching makes the classroom more engaging.
Sua maneira não convencional de ensinar torna a sala de aula mais envolvente.
NYC Slang
off-the-wall way / wild way
Synonyms
unorthodox wayunconventional approachalternative methodnon-traditional wayatypical manner
Antonyms
conventional waytraditional methodorthodox approachstandard waycustomary manner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maneira não convencional / jeito não convencional
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
forma não convencional
Slightly more formal variant
Portugal
forma não convencional / maneira pouco convencional
European Portuguese prefers 'forma' and uses 'pouco' more frequently

Related Idioms & Phrases

thinking outside the box
going against the grain
marching to the beat of a different drum
breaking the mold
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