Oddness: meaning, definitions and examples

Use 'oddness' when describing something that is slightly out of the norm or unconventional in a mild or intriguing way.

• The oddness of her behavior made everyone at the party curious.
• There's an oddness about this painting that I can't quite put into words.

Use 'strangeness' when describing something that feels unfamiliar or alien, often causing discomfort or perplexity.

• There was a strangeness about the abandoned house that gave me chills.
• The strangeness of the situation made everyone uneasy.

Use 'peculiarity' when referring to something that has a distinctive or unique characteristic that sets it apart from the rest.

• One peculiarity of this town is its colorful houses.
• His speech had a peculiarity that made it memorable.

Use 'unusualness' when highlighting something that is not commonly seen or experienced, often neutral in tone.

• The unusualness of the design caught everyone's attention.
• She embraced the unusualness of her style with confidence.