unusual (Meaning)

Wordnet

unusual (a)

not usual or common or ordinary

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

Wordnet

unusual (s)

not commonly encountered

Webster

unusual (a.)

Not usual; uncommon; rare; as, an unusual season; a person of unusual grace or erudition.

unusual Sentence Examples

  1. The museum housed an unusual collection of vintage medical instruments.
  2. She had an unusual affinity for spiders, finding them fascinating rather than creepy.
  3. The unusual silence in the usually bustling city was disconcerting.
  4. The chef prepared an unusual dish, combining flavors in an unexpected way.
  5. The child possessed an unusual intelligence, absorbing knowledge at an astonishing rate.
  6. The landscape was unusual, characterized by towering red rock formations.
  7. The unusual behavior of the dog had the vet perplexed.
  8. The unusual sound of thunder in the middle of winter startled the entire town.
  9. The unusual color of her eyes, a deep emerald, captivated all who met her.
  10. The unusual painting, with its abstract brushstrokes and vibrant hues, sparked heated debates among art critics.

FAQs About the word unusual

not usual or common or ordinary, being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird, not commonly encounteredNot usual; uncom

extraordinary, weird, strange, rare,uncommon, funny, special, unique, curious, singular

common, usual, ordinary, common, plain, ordinary, usual, plain, familiar, familiar

The museum housed an unusual collection of vintage medical instruments.

She had an unusual affinity for spiders, finding them fascinating rather than creepy.

The unusual silence in the usually bustling city was disconcerting.

The chef prepared an unusual dish, combining flavors in an unexpected way.