What is another word for unusual?

Pronunciation: [ʌnjˈuːʒuːə͡l] (IPA)

When you're searching for a way to describe something different or out of the ordinary, there are a variety of synonyms for "unusual" that you could employ. For example, "peculiar" suggests something unique or odd, while "eccentric" connotes something that deviates sharply from the norm. "Atypical" implies something that is not typical or common, while "idiosyncratic" may describe something that is specific to an individual or group. "Quirky" could imply something that is playful or whimsical, whereas "aberrant" suggests something that is deviant or abnormal. Other synonyms might include "offbeat," "nonconformist," or "nontraditional," each of which conveys a different aspect of something that is unusual or unexpected.

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What are the opposite words for unusual?

The word unusual signifies something uncommon or different from the norm. Its antonyms, on the other hand, suggest something that is typical, expected, or common. Common, normal, typical, ordinary, usual, and regular are some of the antonyms for unusual. These words describe situations, people or things that are familiar, standard, conforming with the usual norm, and expected. A common occurrence or a regular routine is a far cry from the unusual. While a typical individual, ordinary behavior or an everyday experience cannot be classified as being unusual. Understanding these antonyms helps individuals choose the right word to express the context and the intended message accurately.

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Usage examples for Unusual

Gives promise of being most unusual.
"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories"
Charles Weathers Bump
She was up and about the house at her usual hour, for the day held promise of unusual interest.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
Then Hester did a thing very unusual for her to do of a Sunday.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine

Famous quotes with Unusual

  • I'm often asked if I regret not going to Hollywood. I'm glad I didn't go, because if I had I wouldn't have my extended family, which is the fabric of my life. Only recently have I realised how special and unusual it is.
    Francesca Annis
  • Your great country is wonderful at stealing pieces of history and using it for its own purposes, so there didn't seem to be anything particularly unusual about it but the English were incredibly exercised about it.
    Michael Apted
  • So I think that we're in a very heightened and somewhat unusual period of politics and polling around the countries that New Zealanders take close interest in.
    Jim Bolger
  • Afraid no, I wasn't afraid but it was an unusual thing, it was an unusual feeling. It was an unusual atmosphere for me having grown up in this country and, and, and never seeing anything like that.
    Ralph Boston
  • When, according to habit, I was contemplating the stars in a clear sky, I noticed a new and unusual star, surpassing the other stars in brilliancy. There had never before been any star in that place in the sky.
    Tycho Brahe

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