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unorthodox way

[/ˌʌnɔːrˈθɒdɒks weɪ/]
noun phrasepl: unorthodox ways
maneira pouco convencional / forma heterodoxa
1. A method or approach that deviates from traditional, conventional, or established norms and practices
He solved the problem in an unorthodox way that nobody had considered before.
Ele resolveu o problema de uma maneira pouco convencional que ninguém havia considerado antes.
2. An unconventional or non-standard manner of doing something that challenges accepted practices
The artist used an unorthodox way to create her masterpiece.
A artista usou uma forma heterodoxa para criar sua obra-prima.
NYC Slang
off-the-wall way / different way of doing things
Synonyms
unconventional waynon-traditional approachunconventional methodalternative approachnovel way
Antonyms
conventional wayorthodox methodtraditional approachstandard practiceconventional method

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maneira pouco convencional / jeito heterodoxo
Commonly used in everyday speech and business contexts
São Paulo
forma não ortodoxa / jeito fora do padrão
Frequent in academic and professional environments
Rio de Janeiro
maneira criativa / jeito diferente
Often emphasized with colloquial language
Portugal
forma não ortodoxa / maneira heterodoxa
More formal usage, similar to European Portuguese standards

Related Idioms & Phrases

thinking outside the box
breaking the mold
going against the grain
charting a new course
taking the road less traveled
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