Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The state or quality of being unorthodox; unsoundness in faith; heterodoxy; heresy.
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- noun Lack of
orthodoxy ; the quality or state of beingunorthodox
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- noun a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
- noun any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
- noun the quality of being unorthodox
Etymologies
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Examples
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He should never turn back from a train of thought because it may lead to a heresy, and he should not mind very much if his unorthodoxy is smelt out, as it probably will be.
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At our first budget meeting, Richard was visibly surprised by what he would later describe, diplomatically, as the "unorthodoxy" of our arrangement with our builders.
Danielle Crittenden: The Reno: I Like How He Wields a Sledgehammer 2008
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In terms of unorthodoxy of Christians: it is very common for religious groups to be a lot more cruel towards the people who claim to be of the same religion.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Genetic Evidence Shows Common Origins of Jews 2010
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Ron Kershaw was known as a maverick, a hard-partying, renegade newsman who networks put up with despite his unorthodoxy simply because he turned third place stations into first place stations in record speed.
Live and Let Love Andrea Buchanan 2011
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Summit Series, he says, has found the sweet spot of unorthodoxy and appeal, which helps get participants out of their normal shell.
Gregory Ferenstein: A Conference That Entertains, Inspires and Has Impact: Summit Series Gregory Ferenstein 2012
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Summit Series, he says, has found the sweet spot of unorthodoxy and appeal, which helps get participants out of their normal shell.
Gregory Ferenstein: A Conference That Entertains, Inspires and Has Impact: Summit Series Gregory Ferenstein 2012
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You can't take your eyes off him for the duration, such is the sense of mystery and unorthodoxy.
Elliot Worsell: America's New Fighting Hero: Bones Jones Elliot Worsell 2011
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Dalrymple says the Bauls' unorthodoxy has historically pushed their role beyond that of just minstrels.
India's Wandering Minstrels Blend Spirituality, Irreverence 2011
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You can't take your eyes off him for the duration, such is the sense of mystery and unorthodoxy.
Elliot Worsell: America's New Fighting Hero: Bones Jones Elliot Worsell 2011
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Dalrymple says the Bauls' unorthodoxy has historically pushed their role beyond that of just minstrels.
India's Wandering Minstrels Blend Spirituality, Irreverence 2011
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