un·or·tho·dox

[uhn-awr-thuh-doks]
adjective
not conforming to rules, traditions, or modes of conduct, as of a doctrine, religion, or philosophy; not orthodox: an unorthodox ideology.

Origin:
un-1 + orthodox

un·or·tho·dox·ly, adverb
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unorthodox (ʌnˈɔːθəˌdɒks) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
not conventional in belief, behaviour, custom, etc
 
un'orthodoxly
 
adv

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Word Origin & History

unorthodox
1657, from un- (1) "not" + orthodox.
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Example sentences
In my view point, there are no orthodox or unorthodox sikhs.
Spacey plays an unorthodox mathematics professor who helps the students perfect
  the science of card-counting.
Maria's unusually bold career was a reflection of her unorthodox upbringing.
The teacher's unorthodox methods humble the student and even cause him to quit,
  albeit temporarily.
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