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unusual

[uhn-yoo-zhoo-uhl, -yoozh-wuhl] / ʌnˈyu ʒu əl, -ˈyuʒ wəl /
ADJECTIVE
different
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amazing astonishing awesome bizarre curious exceptional extraordinary incredible memorable noteworthy odd phenomenal rare remarkable significant singular special strange surprising uncommon unconventional unexpected unique weird
WEAK
abnormal atypical awe-inspiring conspicuous distinguished eminent far-out inconceivable out of the ordinary outstanding prodigious prominent refreshing something else unfamiliar unparalleled unwonted
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad common commonplace conventional expected familiar insignificant like normal ordinary poor regular similar standard typical unexceptional unimportant unnoteworthy usual

Example Sentences

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The resolution on the hostage speaking event also drew an unusual formal response from the university itself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Her team suggests this unusual event could represent something entirely new, a superkilonova, meaning a kilonova triggered by a supernova.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

Sébastien Brana was among several weather enthusiasts who noticed the unusual temperature activity and posted about it on an online weather forum run by Infoclimat, a nonprofit where Brana is a board member.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It was unusual that he’d be without his twin.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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