adjective.
not conforming to rules, traditions, or modes of conduct
, as of a doctrine, religion, or philosophy; not orthodox: an unorthodox ideology.
What is an unorthodox view?
The Greek roots of unorthodox are orthos, or “right,” and doxa, or “opinion.” So someone whose beliefs are orthodox has “the right opinion,” while an
unorthodox person does not
. The definition has evolved so that unorthodox’s meaning is closer to “unusual” or “innovative” than just plain “wrong.”
What does unorthodox mean?
adjective.
not conforming to rules, traditions, or modes of conduct
, as of a doctrine, religion, or philosophy; not orthodox: an unorthodox ideology.
What does discrepancies mean in business?
A discrepancy is
a lack of agreement or balance
. If there is a discrepancy between the money you earned and the number on your paycheck, you should complain to your boss.
What does Heterodoxical mean?
heterodox HET-uh-ruh-dahks adjective. 1 :
contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard
, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox, unconventional.
What is an unorthodox lifestyle?
If you describe someone’s behavior, beliefs, or customs as unorthodox, you mean that
they are different from what is generally accepted
. The reality-based show followed the unorthodox lives of Ozzy, his wife Sharon, daughter Kelly, and son Jack.
What are the examples of unorthodox?
If you describe someone’s behaviour, beliefs, or customs as unorthodox, you mean that they are different from what is generally accepted. She
spent an unorthodox girlhood travelling with her father throughout Europe
. His methods were unorthodox, and his lifestyle eccentric.
What’s the meaning of wariness?
Wariness is the characteristic of
being very cautious or careful
. It’s smart to have certain amount of wariness when you approach a dog you don’t know.
What’s the meaning of unwonted?
1 :
being out of the ordinary
: rare, unusual. 2 : not accustomed by experience.
How do you use unorthodox?
- Not wearing the school uniform in the Christian school is viewed as unorthodox behavior.
- My husband has an unorthodox habit of eating spaghetti with a spoon.
- Despite Mitch’s unorthodox upbringing in the monastery, he was still able to socialize well in a public school environment.
What is an example of discrepancies?
Discrepancy is defined as a difference or inconsistency. An example of discrepancy is
a bank statement that has a different balance than your own records of the account
.
How do you use discrepancies?
a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
2. an event that departs from expectations. (1) The discrepancy in their ages seemed not to matter. (2) There is some discrepancy between the two accounts.
What does Ptuui mean?
[ too-ee, ptoo-ee ] SHOW IPA. / ˈtu i, ˈptu i / PHONETIC RESPELLING. interjection. (
used to indicate the sound or act of spitting
.)
What is heterodox thinking?
Today, although the religious meaning remains, the adjective heterodox can describe
someone who adheres to any atypical beliefs
, such as scientists who buck the current thinking or politicians who do not toe the party line. The word can be a synonym of heretical, which describes someone with contrary beliefs.
What is the difference between heterodox and UNorthodox?
To be UNorthodox is to actively go against orthodoxy. To be “heterodox” is to be “different” from orthodoxy. But this “difference” could be
passive
, rather than active.
What does it mean to be hidebound?
1 of a domestic animal :
having a dry skin lacking in pliancy and adhering closely to the underlying flesh
. 2 : having an inflexible or ultraconservative character.
