Quirkiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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quirkiness
[ ˈkwərkɪnəs ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.