oddity (Meaning)
oddity (n)
eccentricity that is not easily explained
a strange attitude or habit
something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
oddity (n.)
The quality or state of being odd; singularity; queerness; peculiarity; as, oddity of dress, manners, and the like.
That which is odd; as, a collection of oddities.
Synonyms & Antonyms of oddity
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- tendency
- crotchet
- tic
- attribute
- quip
- affectation
- kink
- twist
- curiosity
- quiddity
- habit
- individualism
- erraticism
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- proclivity
- perversion
- custom
- practice
- predisposition
- identity
- airs
- character
- individuality
- propensity
- neuroticism
- temperament
- genius
- property
- partiality
- nature
- inclination
- bent
- disposition
- mark
- wont
- personality
- abnormality
- penchant
- addiction
- pattern
- weirdness
- predilection
- practise
- way
- humor
- attitude
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
oddity Sentence Examples
- The eccentric professor's oddity was his penchant for wearing mismatched socks.
- The painting had an oddly muted color palette that set it apart from the rest of the collection.
- The child's unusual laughter and unintelligible speech were an oddity that concerned her parents.
- The antique shop sold a peculiar assortment of trinkets, each one an oddity with a unique story.
- The unconventional painting technique gave the artwork an oddity that made it stand out from others.
- The strange creature exhibited an eerie silence, making it an oddity among its noisy counterparts.
- The town's annual festival was an oddity, featuring a parade of costumed locals and bizarre performances.
- The oddity of the abandoned building's intricate carvings hinted at a mysterious past.
- The politician's unconventional views and unpredictable behavior made him an oddity in the otherwise conservative political landscape.
- The scientist's groundbreaking discovery defied conventional wisdom, making it an oddity in the scientific community.
FAQs About the word oddity
eccentricity that is not easily explained, a strange attitude or habit, something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collectingThe quality or state of being odd; sing
mannerism, eccentricity, trait,trick, peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, characteristic, quirk, singularity, tendency
conformity, conformity,sameness, sameness,
The eccentric professor's oddity was his penchant for wearing mismatched socks.
The painting had an oddly muted color palette that set it apart from the rest of the collection.
The child's unusual laughter and unintelligible speech were an oddity that concerned her parents.
The antique shop sold a peculiar assortment of trinkets, each one an oddity with a unique story.
