1. the quality or state of being unconventional or departing from established beliefs, customs, or practices

Examples

• The professor’s unorthodoxy in teaching methods surprised his students.
• Her unorthodoxy in religious matters caused tension within the community.
• The artist’s unorthodoxy made his work stand out from traditional paintings.
• The company’s unorthodoxy in business practices led to both criticism and success.
• His unorthodoxy challenged the established norms of the academic field.
• The writer’s unorthodoxy in narrative structure confused some readers.