unusual

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    not usual or common or ordinary
    being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
    not commonly encountered

Word Origin

unusual (adj.)
1580s, from un- (1) "not" + usual (adj.). Related: Unusually.

Synonym

Antonym

adj.

usual

Example

1. This was a highly unusual action .
2. Has anyone expressed unusual concern about your driving ?
3. Interest in that extends to some unusual places .
4. I don 't anticipate anything unusual on december 21 .
5. The federal reserve is due to hold an unusual two-day meeting beginning on september 20 .

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