______ is the antonym of the word 'unorthodox'.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → conventional
Unorthodox means different from what is usual or generally accepted in beliefs, methods or behaviour. Its antonym is conventional.
Example: The coach's unorthodox training methods surprised everyone.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) backward | behind others in progress or development (it is about development, not about following or breaking accepted ways) | The scheme helps the most backward villages of the district. |
| (2) conventional (answer) | following the usual, accepted ways | She chose a conventional career in banking. |
| (3) unusual | not common or ordinary (it is close to unorthodox in meaning, not its opposite) | It is unusual to see snow in this town. |
| (4) unconventional | not following accepted ways (a synonym of unorthodox) | He has an unconventional way of teaching grammar through songs. |
| Synonyms of unorthodox: unconventional, unusual, nonconformist, irregular Antonyms of unorthodox: conventional, orthodox, traditional, standard Also asked in CUET (UG): unorthodox – 12-06-2023 Slot 2 |