CEFR B2

unorthodoxy

noun

Meaning

The quality of not conforming to established or accepted beliefs, standards, or practices.

Examples

The committee was criticized for its unorthodoxy in financial management.
His unorthodoxy in teaching methods initially surprised the students.

Synonyms: nonconformity, heterodoxy, maverick, eccentricity

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unorthodoxy (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɔːrθədɒksi/

Definition

The quality of not conforming to established or accepted beliefs, standards, or practices.

Examples

The committee was criticized for its unorthodoxy in financial management.
His unorthodoxy in teaching methods initially surprised the students.
The company's success was attributed to its unorthodoxy in marketing strategies.

How to Use unorthodoxy

unorthodoxy in (prepositional phrase): Used to specify the area or domain where the unorthodoxy is observed. — "His unorthodoxy in teaching methods was initially surprising."
unorthodoxy of (prepositional phrase): Used to indicate possession or characteristic of something. — "The unorthodoxy of her artistic style set her apart."

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