untraditional

adjective

un·​tra·​di·​tion·​al
ˌən-trə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl
 How to pronounce untraditional (audio)
: not adhering to past practices or conventions : not traditional
an untraditional wardrobe
untraditional methods
… a recipe for paella containing the hitherto untraditional combination of chicken and shrimp.David Rosengarten
untraditionally adverb
Untraditionally, Santa brought along his elves on all-terrain vehicles instead of Rudolph and his pals. Melanie Mizenko

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The clip sparked rumors about an untraditional relationship among the three, but the other woman was later confirmed to be Williams' daughter Ashley. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 25 July 2024 In this election, nowhere has this been more evident than in Trump's use of podcasts—an untraditional form of media—to appeal to young, especially male, voters. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 One common misconception is that picking a bizarre or untraditional major will increase the chances of acceptance. Kristen Moon, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 The list of gourmet tacos features a wide range of veggies and meats, including untraditional options such as salmon, lobster and kangaroo. Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for untraditional 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of untraditional was circa 1934

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“Untraditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untraditional. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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