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unusual

[uhn-yoo-zhoo-uhl, -yoozh-wuhl] / ʌnˈyu ʒu əl, -ˈyuʒ wəl /
ADJECTIVE
different
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amazing astonishing awesome bizarre curious exceptional extraordinary incredible memorable noteworthy odd phenomenal rare remarkable significant singular special strange surprising uncommon unconventional unexpected unique weird
WEAK
abnormal atypical awe-inspiring conspicuous distinguished eminent far-out inconceivable out of the ordinary outstanding prodigious prominent refreshing something else unfamiliar unparalleled unwonted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad common commonplace conventional expected familiar insignificant like normal ordinary poor regular similar standard typical unexceptional unimportant unnoteworthy usual

Example Sentences

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The resolution on the hostage speaking event also drew an unusual formal response from the university itself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

But experts at the Hansard Society say this would take an "unusual combination of circumstances".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Crypto has moved from the fringes of the financial world closer to the mainstream, and it isn’t unusual for people to own part of their wealth in bitcoin or other digital assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

This unusual feature led researcher Stijn van den Hoven to propose in 2019 that a second entrance might exist at this location.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

“Okay, it’s a very unusual mutation,” Isadora said.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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