Unusual

Meaning

not typical; strange; different from what is normal

not common or ordinary; remarkable or exceptional

Example Sentences

She wore an unusual dress to the party.

She has an unusual talent for solving complex problems.

Synonyms

strange, odd, peculiar, rare, uncommon, exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable

Entry 1

strange, odd, peculiar, rare, uncommon

Entry 2

rare, uncommon, exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable

Antonyms

usual, normal, typical, common, ordinary

Entry 1

usual, normal, typical, common, ordinary

Entry 2

usual, common, ordinary

Collocations

unusual behavior, unusual circumstances, quite unusual, unusual situation, unusual appearance, highly unusual

Entry 1

unusual behavior, unusual circumstances, quite unusual

Entry 2

unusual behavior, unusual situation, unusual appearance, highly unusual