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eccentric

[ik-sen-trik, ek-] / ɪkˈsɛn trɪk, ɛk- /




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She described his as an eccentric character who could be quite bold and unafraid to speak his mind.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

He was also a rambling eccentric whose personal pantheon included Jesus, Hillel, Muhammad, Karl Marx and Carl Sagan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A new cast of Castros is emerging in Cuba: a grandson and a great-nephew are moving up the corridors of power, while another is an eccentric Instagram influencer declaring that Cubans want capitalism.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Behind the camera, Jacobs’ friend and occasional creative collaborator, Sofia Coppola, asks whether they’re favoring a serious look, or something more eccentric — in line with Jacobs’ reputation.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

At best such men are regarded as eccentric; at worst, mad...

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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