unusual

Word parts

un- + usual

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/
• SAMPA: /Vn"ju:Du@l/

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Adjective

Positive unusual

Comparative more unusual

Superlative most unusual

1. If something is unusual, it is not what you expect. It is not an everyday thing or happening.
   • Synonyms: different, odd, rare, strange and uncommon
   • Antonyms: common, normal and regular

   It was a warm night, unusual for mid Winter.

   With his bright pink hair, he was most unusual to look at.

   It is not unusual for him to be late.

Related words

• unusually
• usual