unusual

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Scrabble points
7
Words With Friends
12
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/

Definition of unusual

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Not usual, out of the ordinary.
    “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.”
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adj

  1. Not usual, out of the ordinary.
    “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.”

noun

  1. Something that is unusual; an anomaly.
    “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 […]”

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Etymology

From un- + usual.

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