Meaning & Definition of word "Unusual"

Unusual

/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/

1. Not common, rare or expected; different from what is usual.
- Example: The artist's unusual style caught the attention of the critics.
2. Out of the ordinary; distinctive in a way that makes it remarkable.
- Example: She wore an unusual hat that turned heads at the event.
3. Deviating from the norm; atypical.
- Example: His unusual behavior during the meeting raised some eyebrows.
4. Remarkable or noteworthy because of its difference.
- Example: The weather was unusually warm for December.

Middle English: from un- + usual, from late Latin usualis.

unusual suspect:

A person who is not typically suspected of wrongdoing.

unusual circumstances:

Conditions that are not ordinary or expected.

unusual behavior:

Actions that deviate from the norm.

uncommonly:

In a manner that is not common.

uncharacteristic:

Not typical of a particular person or thing.

peculiar:

Different from the usual or normal.

Meaning: Oddball

Example Sentence: He's a bit of an oddball with his quirky ideas.

Meaning: Out of the ordinary

Example Sentence: That outfit is really out of the ordinary!