unusual

CEFRA1

/ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Different from what is normal or common.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Something that is unusual; an anomaly.

Examples

  • It is unusual to see rock stars wearing a tie!

  • Don't you smell something unusual?

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Not usual, out of the ordinary.

More examples

In context

  • Every once in a while, though, Idol comes across an unusual talent who just blows everyone away.

  • 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.

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Origin

adjective

From un- + usual.