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unconventionality

[ uhn-kuhn-ven-shuh-nal-i-tee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural un·con·ven·tion·al·i·ties

disregard for convention; the state or quality of being inconsistent with customs, rules, etc.; originality.
something unconventional, as an act.

First recorded in 1850–55; un- ¹ + conventionality

The unconventionality and vitality of such a production are startling, and obtain a high degree of verisimilitude.

Hitherto, their friendliness to her could not be construed into approval of her unconventionality.

Beyond the unconventionality of our first meetings on the dock and by the upper rail I had been unable to progress.

Besides, unconventionality is really the salt of our over-civilized life, and she has it in abundance.

Yet in spite of the freedom and unconventionality of her conduct, no one doubted the uprightness of her character.

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