Atypical vs Unorthodox - What's the difference?

atypical | unorthodox |


As adjectives the difference between atypical and unorthodox

is that atypical is not conforming to the normal type while unorthodox is unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.

As a noun atypical

is (pharmacy) an atypical antipsychotic.

atypical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not conforming to the normal type.
  • Unusual or irregular.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (pharmacy) An atypical antipsychotic.

    • 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