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

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

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 • Mar. 26, 2026

Riverside County is home to a large wild donkey population, and it’s not uncommon for the animals to be accidentally injured in car accidents or run-ins with fences.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Turbulence is not uncommon during flights, and while cases of strong or severe turbulence seem to be rising, they are still very rare.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

With her uncommon green eyes, she was almost a beauty, though her nose was overlong.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

uncommon

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