Definitions

unprecedented

[uhn-pres-i-den-tid] / ʌnˈprɛs ɪˌdɛn tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

exceptional, original

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bizarre extraordinary fantastic miraculous new remarkable singular uncommon unheard-of unique unparalleled unrivaled unusual

WEAK

aberrant abnormal anomalous eccentric exotic freakish idiosyncratic marvelous modern newfangled novel odd out-of-the-way outlandish outre outré preternatural prodigious signal sui generis unexampled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad common commonplace customary familiar normal ordinary poor regular standard usual

WEAK

known unexceptional unremarkable

Example Sentences

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Deadly flooding in Indonesia has prompted unprecedented government action against companies accused of environmental destruction that worsened the disaster.

From Barron's

Even as Shiffrin had struggled at Olympic Games, on the World Cup circuit she kept winning at an unprecedented pace.

From The Wall Street Journal

First Minister Eluned Morgan said: "We are now in an unprecedented position to deliver the next chapter of transformation for rail services in Wales."

From BBC

“I’ve worked hard to bring in unprecedented levels of money to help the city because the strength of the city affects the strength of the state,” Hochul said Tuesday at an unrelated news conference.

From The Wall Street Journal

Universities UK, which represents more than 140 institutions, said Covid was an "unprecedented challenge" and the sector had to adapt quickly and creatively to support students.

From BBC

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