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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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The committee’s authority is limited to very uncommon circumstances in which there are no “reasonable and prudent alternatives” that would avoid jeopardizing a listed species or impair a species’ critical habitat.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

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

He noted the amount of paint splatter on Islas was uncommon for the weapon’s marking cartridges.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 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

And when Ranyinudo mentioned his wife’s name, Kosisochukwu, an uncommon name, Ifemelu imagined Obinze s mother asking her to translate it.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie