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Unconventional vs Quirky - What's the difference?

unconventional | quirky |

As adjectives the difference between unconventional and quirky

is that unconventional is not adhering to convention or accepted standards while quirky is given to quirks or idiosyncrasies; strange in a somewhat silly, awkward manner, potentially cute.

As a noun unconventional

is something or someone that is unconventional.

unconventional

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not adhering to convention or accepted standards
  • Out of the ordinary
  • Atypical

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something or someone that is unconventional.

    • quirky

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Given to quirks or idiosyncrasies; strange in a somewhat silly, awkward manner, potentially cute.
    • She has a quirky laugh.

    Derived terms

    * quirkily * quirkiness * quirkyalone * quirky subject * unquirky