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Definitions

sui generis

[soo-i ge-ne-ris, soo-ahy jen-er-is, soo-ee] / ˈsʊ ɪ ˈgɛ nɛ rɪs, ˈsu aɪ ˈdʒɛn ər ɪs, ˈsu i /
ADJECTIVE
unique
Synonyms
STRONGEST
different exclusive particular rare uncommon
WEAK
individual lone one one and only onliest only separate single solitary solo unexampled
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common normal ordinary regular usual
WEAK
commonplace like similar standard trite
ADJECTIVE
unprecedented
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bizarre extraordinary fantastic miraculous new remarkable singular uncommon unheard-of unique unparalleled unrivaled unusual
WEAK
aberrant abnormal anomalous eccentric exotic freakish idiosyncratic marvelous modern newfangled novel odd out-of-the-way outlandish outre outré preternatural prodigious signal unexampled
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad common commonplace customary familiar normal ordinary poor regular standard usual
WEAK
known unexceptional unremarkable

Example Sentences

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This is also something that has brought us together, for good or for bad, and that has a governance which has been almost sui generis and which is working.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

At one hour and one minute, “One Shot With Ed Sheeran” is both a novelty and a mini-immersion in its star’s music, which is fairly sui generis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

To them, even after eight years of experience, the president is some type of sui generis figure, an aberration in American politics and culture.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2025

Although there are original screenwriters aplenty in Hollywood, it’s hard to imagine anyone more truly sui generis than Charlie Kaufman.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

Melinda is sui generis, and so generous too. vichyssoise.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner