uncommonness

Example Sentences

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At the same time, the uncommonness of his big-picture analysis and the apparent difficulty of tracking down Cops’ more reluctant participants speak to their arduousness.

From Slate • May 24, 2019

What is telling is that his uncommonness is not marshaled on the show to help comedy’s commoners.

From New York Times • Apr. 14, 2014

"What's the uncommonness?" said Mrs. Thorn, addressing herself rather to Mr. Rossitur as she saw Mr. Carleton's averted eye;—"Is she handsome, Mr. Rossitur?"

From Queechy by Warner, Susan

It is only when people refuse to admit the uncommonness of some persons and the circumstances surrounding them, that erroneous conceits are nourished, and their feelings pained.

From Pierre; or The Ambiguities by Melville, Herman

The uncommonness of the word lymm easily made the change.

From Notes to Shakespeare, Volume III: The Tragedies by Sherbo, Arthur