unstandard
1
8.2
Not following usual rules for parts, procedures, or documents
- adjective
- /ʌnˈstændərd/
:
no estándar
- Her approach to the problem was quite unstandard, which led to innovative solutions that surprised everyone.
Examples
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Yeah, it's a little unstandard, I know.
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The new design was considered unstandard because it did not follow the usual guidelines for safety.
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The unstandard features of the software made it difficult for users who were accustomed to traditional interfaces.
Synonyms
nonstandard
vsunstandard
1
7.0
Not following the usual rules for size, shape, or quality so it may not fit other things
is focused on failing to meet an official or accepted standard
nonstandardized
vsunstandard
7.3
Made without following an official or usual rule
refers more broadly to not following accepted rules or norms
unstandardized
vsunstandard
6.5
Made without the same rules or methods
is broader, covering any lack of conformity to accepted standards
unconformable
vsunstandard
9.9
Not following usual rules or ways
is narrower, referring specifically to not following accepted official standards
Antonyms
How Standard
Surface Forms
unstandard positive
Morphology
Etymology
Unstandard is made of un- meaning 'not' and standard meaning 'a fixed rule or model', linked to the idea of stand, something that 'stands' firm. So, unstandard describes things that do not follow the usual rule or model.