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unorthodox trajectory

[ˌʌnˈɔːrθədɒks trəˈdʒektəri]
nounfemininepl: trajetórias não ortodoxas
trajetória não ortodoxa
1. A path, course, or progression that deviates from conventional, traditional, or standard methods
Her unorthodox trajectory in the corporate world challenged traditional career expectations.
Sua trajetória não ortodoxa no mundo corporativo desafiou as expectativas convencionais de carreira.
2. A non-standard or unconventional route or sequence of events in physics, mathematics, or figuratively in life
The satellite's unorthodox trajectory required recalculation by mission control.
A trajetória não ortodoxa do satélite exigiu recálculo do controle de missão.
NYC Slang
off-the-beaten-path route; unconventional grind
Synonyms
unconventional pathnontraditional routeirregular courseatypical progressiondeviant path
Antonyms
orthodox trajectoryconventional pathtraditional routestandard coursetypical progression

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trajetória não ortodoxa
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
trajetória fora do padrão
Alternative phrasing preferred in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
caminho não convencional
More colloquial variant
Portugal
trajetória heterodoxa
Preferred academic and formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

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