irregular vs unorthodox

unorthodox vs irregular

irregular is a noun but unorthodox is not a noun.

irregular and unorthodox both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
irregular	Yes	Yes	No	No
unorthodox	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, irregular and unorthodox are synonyms defined as:

irregular and unorthodox: independent in behavior or thought

Other synonyms of irregular include maverick.

irregular (noun)	unorthodox (noun)
merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

irregular (adjective)	unorthodox (adjective)
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice	breaking with convention or tradition
(of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement	independent in behavior or thought
(used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces
deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal
failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection
lacking continuity or regularity
not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals
independent in behavior or thought
(of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical

Difference between irregular and unorthodox

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