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 culinary kerfuffle was unusual for Mexico, which boasts a world-renowned cuisine that includes dozens of varieties of breads and pastries, both savory and sweet.

From Los Angeles Times

Already a physical marvel as a sixth-grader, he took an unusual path to USC, having played in only a dozen high school games.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's not unusual when there's an emerging crime type," she said.

From BBC

U.S. stocks are in an an unusual December slump.

From Barron's

That isn’t unusual for America’s seniors, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of Medicare data.

From The Wall Street Journal

unusual

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