Unorthodox Meaning
/ʌnˈɔɹθədɑks/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjUnusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.
Sentence Examples
His teaching methods are highly unorthodox.
The headteacher uses unorthodox methods.
There was much furore over Ms Chakraborty's unorthodox theories.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her ____ teaching methods surprised the other teachers but helped students learn.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The coach used an ____ strategy that surprised the other team and eventually led to a very successful result today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English orthodox English unorthodox From un- + orthodox.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The breakthrough came after 63 minutes as United’s unorthodox defence desperately tried to hold off a spell of sustained pressure."
— 2014 November 2, Daniel Taylor, “Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United”, in The Guardian:
"A driving teacher in China is using an unorthodox method to get his students to drive with more care. He calls it the “fatal blow” method. Basically, students have to manoeuvre the car with skill or risk crushing their smartphones... or those of their classmates."
— 2018 April 18, “Chinese driving school makes students put phones on line”, in AP News, archived from the original on 18 Apr 2018:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her ____ teaching methods surprised the other teachers but helped students learn.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The coach used an ____ strategy that surprised the other team and eventually led to a very successful result today.