heterodox
departing from accepted beliefs or standards
Word origin: From Greek heteros, other, plus doxa, opinion.
Heterodox in a sentence
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Her heterodox theories were initially dismissed but later reshaped the entire field.
Her heterodox reading of the treaty challenged a century of settled legal interpretation.
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Although she had every reason to gloat after the verdict, the attorney remained blank, accepting the win without a hint of boastfulness.
Using “heterodox” well
Heterodox means departing from accepted or orthodox beliefs and standards. It is the precise antonym of orthodox, and somewhat milder than heretical, which adds a charge of transgression.
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