Unusual
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unusual is an adjective meaning Not usual, out of the ordinary.
Meaning
Not usual, out of the ordinary.
More Meanings
- Something that is unusual; an anomaly.
Example Sentences
His behavior was unusual in that it was considered childish for a man of his age.
It’s definitely not unusual for a couple to meet through friends or be set up on a date.
Every once in a while, though, Idol comes across an unusual talent who just blows everyone away.
I should say that it was very unusual for such men to leave a bottle half empty. How do all these unusuals strike you, Watson?
Word Forms
- unusuall
- unusuals
Synonyms for unusual
Depending on context, synonyms include uncommon, rare, extraordinary, remarkable, aberrant, abnormal.
Antonyms for unusual
Common opposites include normal, usual, common, ordinary, familiar.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include odd, strange, uncommon, peculiar, weird, unaccustomed.
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