unconventionality

Definitions

The quality of being out of the ordinary or not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed.

The state of deviating from established social norms, customs, or traditional practices.

Examples

The artist was widely celebrated for the unconventionality of her painting techniques.

His unconventionality often made him stand out in the rigid corporate environment.

The film's unconventionality challenged the audience's expectations of a traditional narrative.

Synonyms

originality nonconformity eccentricity individuality unorthodoxy idiosyncrasy novelty

Antonyms

conformity conventionality orthodoxy standardization regularity traditionalism uniformity