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unusually

 

[ ʌnˈjuːʒ(əw)əli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a way that is not usual or common

not habitually or commonly; in an unusual manner

Synonyms

abnormally, exceptionally, extraordinarily, remarkably, uncommonly

Examples of usage

  • He was unusually quiet today.
  • She spoke unusually quickly.
Context #2 | Adjective

not usual, common, or ordinary

not usual, common, or ordinary in a particular subject or field; strange or remarkable

Synonyms

abnormal, atypical, peculiar, rare, singular

Examples of usage

  • This is an unusually warm winter.
  • She has an unusually strong grasp of the subject.

Translations

Translations of the word "unusually" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incomummente

🇮🇳 असामान्य रूप से

🇩🇪 ungewöhnlich

🇮🇩 luar biasa

🇺🇦 незвично

🇵🇱 niezwykle

🇯🇵 異常に

🇫🇷 inhabituellement

🇪🇸 inusualmente

🇹🇷 alışılmadık şekilde

🇰🇷 비정상적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل غير عادي

🇨🇿 neobvykle

🇸🇰 neobyčajne

🇨🇳 异常地

🇸🇮 nenavadno

🇮🇸 óvenjulega

🇰🇿 ерекше

🇬🇪 უჩვეულოდ

🇦🇿 qeyri-adi şəkildə

🇲🇽 inusualmente

Etymology

The word 'unusually' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'usually', which comes from the Old French word 'usuel' meaning 'ordinary'. The concept of being 'unusually' indicates something out of the ordinary or not commonly seen.

See also: unusual, unusualness, usually.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,040 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.