eccentric
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7.0
- noun
- /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/
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excéntrico
- Many people in the town found him to be an interesting eccentric because of the elaborate costumes he wore every day.
Even as a child, such a household bred more than its share of eccentrics and of tragedy.
- Even as a child, such a household bred more than its share of eccentrics and of tragedy.
- You know, I think America has has been traditionally very accepting of eccentrics and offbeat people.
Examples
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And so I started memorizing poetry as a bit of an eccentric teenager.
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The artist was considered an eccentric for her unusual methods and vibrant, unconventional creations.
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Charles was known on campus for his eccentric behavior and the black tool bag he always carried with him.
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But one of our regular guests, a wealthy eccentric, has lost his pet snake.
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Artesian was run by an eccentric man with unique tastes.
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The British love eccentrics and Dame Irene was a larger than life figure.
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Even as a child, such a household bred more than its share of eccentrics and of tragedy.
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Colin is better than Rome because he's just an eccentric guy out here wearing shorts like there's no tomorrow.
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To residents of old baybrook, Jeremiah Willard is known as the amusement park king, an eccentric known for his love of animals and generous contributions.
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Despite being labeled as an eccentric, she was well-respected for her unique ideas and perspectives on life.
Synonyms
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5.1
A person who needs help or treatment from a professional
623
4.1
An interesting or unusual person you notice because of how they act
244
6.8
A person who is socially awkward and likes unusual hobbies
165
7.1
Something that is not normal or expected
119
7.0
A person who acts in a strange or unusual way
43
8.0
A person who seems strange and cannot be relied on
40
8.2
A person who has strange or unrealistic ideas
35
8.8
A person who behaves in a very strange or wild way
21
7.2
A person who acts in a strange way
14
7.8
A person who seems strange and makes others uncomfortable
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5.9
A person who does not fit in with a group
8
6.1
A person who is clearly different from others and does not fit in
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8.3
A person who behaves in a strange, silly way
4
9.9
A person who behaves very strangely
4
9.9
A person who behaves in a very strange or wild way
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6.0
A person with unusual habits or behavior
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6.8
A person who acts in a way people think is strange
1
8.8
A person who acts in a way that seems crazy
1
6.7
A person with odd habits who others like
1
9.9
A person who acts in a strange way that others find unpleasant
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9.1
A person who behaves very differently from what others expect
A person who behaves in a strange or unusual way
A person who seems strange to other people
A person who acts in an odd or unusual way
A person who acts strange and makes others uncomfortable
A person who behaves in a wild or strange way
A person who is very unusual and stands out from others
Antonyms
Compounds
How Eccentric
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5.9
1
7.0
- Offensive
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7.2
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4.8
3
7.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Eccentric as a noun comes from the same Greek pieces ek- 'out of' and kentron 'center'; a helpful image is a person who stands 'off the center' of a group, which shows why an eccentric is someone who acts differently from others.