unusual
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2.2
- adjective
- /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/
- Finding a four-leaf clover is an unusual occurrence that many people consider lucky.
- very unusual
- unusual behavior
- under unusual circumstances
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Watch on YouTubeAnd that was rather unusual for that era.
- And that was rather unusual for that era.
- Give me suggestions for more unusual but helpful gadgets.
- Now let's get back to this somewhat unusual video from Muscle Beach.
- This guy had the most unusual sex addiction.
- So it wasn't all that unusual to ask for these sorts of things.
- And it's an unusual work culture, right.
- But that is an unusual choice indeed.
- MUA was just an unusual space rock or an alien probe.
- Our next performer is an unusual looking person.
Examples
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"Dear Pat:" I must tell you of a rather unusual experience I had this morning.
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A very unusual piece of police work.
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And it's an unusual work culture, right.
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But that is an unusual choice indeed.
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That is really unusual, like really, really rare.
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However, what was unusual about it is that it was red.
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And now, in this rather unusual way, I get to do just that.
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And that was rather unusual for that era.
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This, Professor, is a most unusual clinic.
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We know that the world right now is experiencing unusual paranormal activity.
Synonyms
∞
3.2
Strange or unusual in a way that makes people feel uncomfortable
∞
1.0
Made for a particular person, purpose, or occasion
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2.3
Unusual and slightly odd in a way you cannot easily understand
944
4.1
Not common and appearing in only a few places
878
1.0
Different from what is normal or expected
746
3.8
Very unusual or much greater than usual
575
2.0
Not usual and not like what people expect
389
5.9
Very strange or unusual in a way that surprises people
142
4.0
Strange or unusual in a way that attracts attention
126
4.6
Not often found or seen and so rare
101
4.6
Different from what is normal and expected
98
4.2
Different from what is usual in a way that may be worrying
97
4.1
Not normal or what people expect
76
6.2
Different from what most people do or accept
68
4.1
Not usual and different from what people expect
26
5.7
Different from what is usual or expected
22
8.1
Not like what is usual or expected
14
5.4
Not usual for a person or thing
14
3.4
Not following a usual pattern or rule
3
6.1
Unusual in a way that does not follow normal rules
1
4.8
Different from the usual way of doing things
1
4.8
Not usual or expected
1
7.0
Not usual and different from what you expect
1
6.3
Not usual and often interesting or surprising
1
9.9
Very unusual and sometimes strange in a way that attracts attention
Antonyms
Compounds
- Formal
15
5.9
Punishment that is very cruel or too harsh for the crime and not allowed by law
1
6.7
The right not to suffer torture or very harsh treatment by the government
How Unusual
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unusual is made from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and usual, which comes from an old word for 'use' or what people do often. So unusual means 'not usual' — something rare or different from what people normally expect.