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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“I think it’s quite unusual and I think it’s potentially a large deal,” said Steve Rosenthal, a longtime Washington tax lawyer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lord McDonald made a highly unusual intervention this week, saying he had tried to get in touch with No10 about the possibility of Dame Antonia being appointed and warning "more due diligence" was needed.

From BBC

"What was unusual was the near absence of engagement during Hasina's tenure. The pendulum had swung too far in one direction; now it risks swinging too far in the other."

From BBC

A divorce set the stage for an unusual contrasting existence for the would-be governor, offering him brief exposures to the wealth and power of the Gettys through his dad.

From Los Angeles Times

Some officials in the past have re-emerged after unusual absences, defying speculation of their downfall.

From The Wall Street Journal

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