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uncommon

[uhn-kom-uhn] / ʌnˈkɒm ən /
ADJECTIVE
very different
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abnormal bizarre egregious exceptional extraordinary infrequent noteworthy odd peculiar rare remarkable singular startling strange surprising unique unusual
WEAK
aberrant anomalous arcane curious eccentric exotic extreme fantastic few freakish irregular novel original out of the ordinary out of the way outre outré prodigious scarce seldom sporadic unaccustomed unconventional uncustomary unfamiliar unheard of unorthodox weird
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common commonplace customary familiar frequent like nondescript normal ordinary regular similar standard typical usual
WEAK
bad imperfect poor
ADJECTIVE
wonderful, exceptional
Synonyms
STRONGEST
extraordinary noteworthy rare remarkable singular unimaginable unique unparalleled unprecedented unthinkable
WEAK
distinctive incomparable inimitable notable outstanding special superior unwonted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
believable common commonplace normal ordinary regular typical unremarkable usual
WEAK
bad familiar imperfect poor

Example Sentences

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Kid Rock told local outlet WKRN-TV on Monday that it is not uncommon for helicopters from the nearby Fort Campbell Army base to fly near his home.

From BBC

The research focused on two uncommon cell types found in the gut.

From Science Daily

Yet we discovered those side effects are described as "uncommon" in leaflets for one of the drugs, suggesting they only affect fewer than one in a hundred patients.

From BBC

It’s not uncommon that networks won’t pick up a pilot for a full-season order, even after the pilot has been completed.

From Salon

These factors likely created opportunities for exploration and innovation that are uncommon for most cows.

From Science Daily

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