unconventionality
/'ʌnkən,venʃə'næliti/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The quality or state of being unconventional; behavior or ideas that do not conform to accepted standards, customs, or rules. It refers to a deliberate departure from what is traditional, usual, or expected.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Her unconventionality was evident in her unique fashion sense and avant-garde art.
- The company's success was partly due to its unconventionality in marketing strategies.
- His unconventionality made him a controversial but influential figure in the field.
Advanced Usage
- "A touch of unconventionality": A small amount or element of being unconventional.
- The classic design was given a touch of unconventionality with asymmetrical lines.
- "Champion unconventionality": To actively support or promote unconventional ideas or methods.
- The festival aims to champion unconventionality in independent filmmaking.
Variants and Related Words
- Unconventional (adj): Not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed.
- She has an unconventional approach to problem-solving.
- Conventionality (n): The quality of being conventional; conformity to accepted standards.
- The design was criticized for its bland conventionality.
Synonyms
- Nonconformity: Failure or refusal to conform to established customs, attitudes, or ideas.
- Originality: The quality of being novel or unusual.
- Eccentricity: The quality of being unconventional and slightly strange.
Antonyms
- Conventionality: Conformity to conventional practices.
- Orthodoxy: Authorized or generally accepted theory, doctrine, or practice.
Noun
- unorthodoxy by virtue of being unconventional
- originality by virtue of being unconventional