unorthodox uhn-OR-thuh-doks adjective WS #41

contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted; not conforming to established doctrine, especially in religion; unconventional or innovative in approach or method

1. The unorthodox religious beliefs of the sect put them at odds with mainstream denominational teachings.
2. The unorthodox medical treatment was controversial but proved effective for patients with the rare condition.
3. His unorthodox approach to solving the mathematical problem surprised his professors but yielded correct results.
4. Her unorthodox career path from lawyer to circus performer shocked her conservative family members.
5. The teacher's unorthodox methods of instruction engaged students in ways that traditional lectures could not.