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Uncommon vs Unorthodox - What's the difference?

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Uncommon is a related term of unorthodox.


As adjectives the difference between uncommon and unorthodox

is that uncommon is rare; not readily found; unusual while unorthodox is unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.

uncommon

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Rare; not readily found; unusual.
    • Bald eagles are an uncommon sighting in this state
  • Remarkable; exceptional.
    • The diamond was of uncommon size

    Related terms

    * uncommonly * uncommonness

    unorthodox

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic
  • * November 2 2014 , Daniel Taylor, " Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
    • The breakthrough came after 63 minutes as United’s unorthodox defence desperately tried to hold off a spell of sustained pressure.

    Synonyms

    * heretical * heterodox * inorthodox

    Antonyms

    * orthodox