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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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Palantir’s months-long free customer pilots had no guarantee of a payoff, and it wasn’t uncommon for paying customers to cancel their contracts due to the high cost of Palantir’s products.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

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

It is not uncommon for their egg production to be increased threefold — all through the beneficent effect of insecticides.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.