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unusual
adjective · Say it: un-YOO-zhoo-uhl
What it means
Foundationnot normal or common; different from what you expect
We found an unusual shell with purple stripes on the beach in Cornwall.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- odd
- rare
- strange
- uncommon
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- common
- ordinary
- usual
More examples
- It is unusual for Oliver to be quiet, so his mum asked if he was tired.
Where the word comes from
From 'un-' meaning not, plus 'usual'.
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