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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“This is not unusual and, overall, central banks have been and will continue to be net buyers of gold.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

A tech selloff isn’t unusual when the market abruptly shifts into risk off mode, said John Belton, portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

An unusual, last-minute decision was made for Blanche to personally interview Epstein’s imprisoned co-defendant Ghislaine Maxwell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The hosts discuss the unusual case of a smaller company absorbing a larger one, and why Unilever’s stock is currently plummeting.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

This was no ordinary wolf, nor even a highly unusual wolf, but something far more strange and powerful.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

unusual

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