unusual
//ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl//
Forms
- Comparative
- more unusual
- Superlative
- most unusual
- Plural
- unusuals
Definitions
1.Not usual, out of the ordinary.
- His behavior was unusual in that it was considered childish for a man of his age.
- It’s definitely not unusual for a couple to meet through friends or be set up on a date.
- Every once in a while, though, Idol comes across an unusual talent who just blows everyone away.
1.Something that is unusual; an anomaly.
- I should say that it was very unusual for such men to leave a bottle half empty. How do all these unusuals strike you, Watson?
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2441
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
From un- + usual.