Unusual: meaning, definitions and examples
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unusual
[ ʌnˈjuːʒʊəl ]
in a unique way
Not habitually or commonly occurring or done. Out of the ordinary.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her unusual behavior raised some eyebrows at the party.
- The painting had an unusual color palette that intrigued art enthusiasts.
remarkable or exceptional
Remarkably good, exceptional, outstanding.
Synonyms
exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable
Examples of usage
- She had an unusual talent for playing the piano.
- The team showed unusual determination in achieving their goal.
Translations
Translations of the word "unusual" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incomum
- raro
- fora do comum
🇮🇳 असामान्य
- विचित्र
- अनूठा
🇩🇪 ungewöhnlich
- selten
- ungewöhnlich
🇮🇩 tidak biasa
- langka
- luar biasa
🇺🇦 незвичайний
- рідкісний
- дивний
🇵🇱 niezwykły
- rzadki
- nietypowy
🇯🇵 珍しい (mezurashii)
🇫🇷 inhabituel
- rare
- exceptionnel
🇪🇸 inusual
- raro
- excepcional
🇹🇷 alışılmadık
- nadir
- olağan dışı
🇰🇷 이상한 (isanghan)
🇸🇦 غير عادي
- نادر
- استثنائي
🇨🇿 neobvyklý
- vzácný
- mimořádný
🇸🇰 nezvyčajný
- zriedkavý
- výnimočný
🇨🇳 不寻常 (bù xún cháng)
- 稀有 (xī yǒu)
- 特别 (tè bié)
🇸🇮 nenavaden
- redek
- izjemen
🇮🇸 óvenjulegur
- sjaldgæfur
- sérstakur
🇰🇿 ерекше
- сирек
- таңқаларлық
🇬🇪 უჩვეულო
- იშვიათი
- გამორჩეული
🇦🇿 qeyri-adi
- nadir
- xüsusi
🇲🇽 inusual
- raro
- excepcional
Etymology
The word 'unusual' originated from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'usual' (meaning 'habitual or commonly occurring'). It has been in use since the late 16th century, evolving to describe things that are out of the ordinary or remarkable. Over the years, 'unusual' has become a widely recognized term to express uniqueness and exceptional qualities.
See also: unusually, unusualness, usually.