unusual
/ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.45 in modern English
7
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
4
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Not usual, out of the ordinary.
Example Sentences
- "Every once in a while, though, Idol comes across an unusual talent who just blows everyone away."
- "It’s definitely not unusual for a couple to meet through friends or be set up on a date."
- "His behavior was unusual in that it was considered childish for a man of his age."
- "I’ve had no problem with female docs. I’ve had some – how should I say it – unusual experiences with a couple of male ones. And I have heard from girlfriends about their unusual experiences as well."
- "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?"
- "Two of these unusuals have been selected for special effort throughout the season. They are kneeling pads and water-proof garden gloves. During the bulb planting season they are displayed with the bulbs […]"
Etymology
From un- + usual.
Inflected Forms
more unusual (comparative)
most unusual (superlative)
unusuall (alternative, obsolete)
unusuals (plural)