Definitions

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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At first the unusual product appeared to be a mistake.

From Science Daily

Researchers have given a newly identified Australian tree species an unusual nickname.

From Science Daily

But they typically happen on a much smaller scale, making Eaton’s potential face-off with the administration unusual.

From The Wall Street Journal

But as the group stepped outside to head to another nearby venue, something unusual streaked across the night sky.

From BBC

Hyperliquid listed gold and silver perpetual contracts recently, just as those precious metals experienced unusual volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal

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