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Whimsical vs Unorthodox - What's the difference?

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Whimsical is a related term of unorthodox.


As adjectives the difference between whimsical and unorthodox

is that whimsical is given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing while unorthodox is unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.

whimsical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * whimsical sex

    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