UNUSUAL Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

unusual

adjective

ˌən-ˈyü-zhə-wəl

as in uncommon

noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced we found some unusual shells by the high-tide mark while combing the beach

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as in extraordinary

being out of the ordinary the famously arrogant actor accepted his award with unusual grace and humility

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Recent Examples on the Web Sheldon believes they were drawn closer to the glacier by the unusual blue color of the ice, not realizing the striking hue was a warning sign the glacier was about to calve. —

Laura Paddison, CNN, 21 Sep. 2024 Additionally, the tower's unusual design improves flexibility for residents and results in column-free spaces on odd-numbered floors. —

Adam Williams, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2024 The fascinating forms seem to be defying gravity, but that’s not unusual for Mars. —

Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 That isn’t unusual; many professionals in the disability community are parents of disabled children. —

Hannah Frances Johansson, CNN, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unusual

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