Synonyms of orthodox
13 similar words · 27 opposite words
Another word for orthodox is routine. Other synonyms of orthodox are proper, conventional, customary, official and natural. The opposite of orthodox is unorthodox.
Synonyms and similar words for orthodox
adjectiveConforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or...
- homodoxConforming to accepted standards or beliefs.
adjectiveAdhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted.
- conservative
- conventionalPertaining to a convention, as in following generally accepted principles, methods and behaviour.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- halal figurativelyIn accordance with standards or usual practice; allowable.
- kosher figurativelyIn accordance with standards or usual practice.
- by the book
- allowed
- customaryIn accordance with, or established by, custom or common usage.
- natural
- official
- properFollowing the established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous.
- routineAccording to established procedure.
- traditional
Opposite of orthodox
adjectiveConforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or...
- heretical
- heterodoxOf or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings, especially religious ones, that are different from what a religion...
- inorthodoxSynonym of unorthodox.
- nonorthodoxNot orthodox.
- unorthodoxUnusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.
- blasphemousLacking piety or respect for the sacred; resembling blasphemy.
- haramForbidden by Islam: unlawful, sinful.
- sinful
- treyfNot kosher.
- unkosherNot kosher.
- anarchistic
- idiosyncraticPeculiar to a specific individual; eccentric.
- incongruitousSynonym of incongruous.
- irregular
- nonconformistNot conforming to established customs, etc.
- odd
- offbeatUnusual; unconventional; not ordinary.
- strange
- unconventional
- unexpectedNot expected, anticipated or foreseen.
- unusualNot usual, out of the ordinary.
adjectiveAdhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted.
adjectiveOf the eastern churches, Eastern Orthodox.
- Roman Catholic
- Western ChristianityThe form of Christianity traditionally practiced in Western Europe, consisting essentially of the Roman Catholic...
adjectiveOf a branch of Judaism.
- Reform JudaismA movement in Judaism, characterized by the loosening of the strictures of much of traditional Jewish law that is seen...
adjectiveOf pollen, seed, or spores: viable for a long time; viable when dried to low moisture content.
Meaning of orthodox
- adjective Conforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology.
- adjective Adhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted.
- adjective Of the eastern churches, Eastern Orthodox.
orthodox in other languages
Questions about synonyms of orthodox
- What is another word for orthodox?
- Orthodox has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as routine, proper, conventional, customary, official, natural and allowed.
- What is the opposite of orthodox?
- The opposite of orthodox is unorthodox. Other antonyms of orthodox are heterodox, nonorthodox, unusual, unexpected and haram.
- What does orthodox mean?
- Orthodox means conforming to the accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology.
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