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unorthodox

[/ˌʌnˈɔːrθədɒks/]
adjective
heterodoxo
1. Not conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as normal or correct
She took an unorthodox approach to teaching that surprised many colleagues.
Ela adotou uma abordagem heterodoxa no ensino que surpreendeu muitos colegas.
2. Deviating from established doctrine, especially in religion or philosophy
His unorthodox beliefs put him at odds with the church.
Suas crenças heterodoxas o colocaram em conflito com a igreja.
3. Unconventional or unusual in method or style
The chef used unorthodox ingredients in traditional recipes.
O chef usou ingredientes heterodoxos em receitas tradicionais.
NYC Slang
off the wall; not by the book
Synonyms
unconventionalnonconformistirregularunorthodoxyheterodox
Antonyms
orthodoxconventionaltraditionalstandardconformist

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
heterodoxo; não convencional; pouco ortodoxo
All variations are understood and used equally
São Paulo
fora do padrão; não convencional
Slightly more colloquial usage
Portugal
heterodoxo; pouco ortodoxo
More formal and academic usage preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

to think outside the box (pensar fora da caixa)
to march to the beat of one's own drum (seguir o seu próprio caminho)
to go against the grain (ir contra a corrente)
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