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Quirkiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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quirkiness

 

[ ˈkwərkɪnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personality trait

The quality of being unconventional, quirky, or peculiar.

Synonyms

eccentricity, oddity, peculiarity, unconventionality

Examples of usage

  • She is known for her quirkiness and unique sense of style.
  • His quirkiness makes him stand out from the crowd.
  • The movie's quirkiness appealed to a niche audience.
Context #2 | Noun

behavior

An odd or unexpected behavior or mannerism.

Synonyms

eccentricity, oddity, peculiar trait, peculiarity

Examples of usage

  • His quirkiness often leads to unpredictable actions.
  • She has a quirkiness that can be both amusing and perplexing.
  • The cat's quirkiness includes chasing its own tail.

Translations

Translations of the word "quirkiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excentricidade

🇮🇳 विचित्रता

🇩🇪 Verschrobenheit

🇮🇩 keunikan

🇺🇦 дивакуватість

🇵🇱 dziwaczność

🇯🇵 奇抜さ (kibatsusa)

🇫🇷 excentricité

🇪🇸 peculiaridad

🇹🇷 tuhaflık

🇰🇷 별남 (byeolnam)

🇸🇦 غرابة

🇨🇿 podivnost

🇸🇰 podivnosť

🇨🇳 怪癖 (guài pǐ)

🇸🇮 čudnost

🇮🇸 sérviska

🇰🇿 ерекшелік

🇬🇪 უცნაურობა

🇦🇿 qəribəlik

🇲🇽 peculiaridad

Etymology

The word 'quirkiness' originated from the Middle English word 'quirk,' meaning a sudden twist or turn. Over time, it evolved to describe the quality of being unconventional or peculiar. The term is often associated with individuality and unique characteristics that set someone or something apart from the norm.

See also: quirk, quirks, quirky.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,439, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.