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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Naming a national institution after a sitting president is unprecedented in US history.

From Barron's

As a result, an unprecedented number of people spoiled their ballots—close to 13% of the total—rather than cast their lot with either of the approved and all-too-similar candidates.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said leaving decisions on potential delays until mid-January created "unprecedented" uncertainty for campaigners and administrators who needed time to prepare.

From BBC

It’s an unprecedented task added to a seemingly impossible challenge.

From The Wall Street Journal

Four days training before the series – something the most laidback of 31-year-old's said was "unprecedented" for him – helped find his rhythm and surely banish any doubts.

From BBC

unprecedented

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