Synonyms of abnormality

abnormality

noun

ˌab-nər-ˈma-lə-tē 

1

as in anomaly

a person, thing, or event that is far from normal

the abnormalities in the tree's leaves are caused by disease

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anomaly
• mutation
• exception
• monster
• freak
• irregularity
• malformation
• rarity
• monstrosity
• mutant
• deviant
• eccentric
• aberration
• peculiarity
• aberrant
• weirdo
• screwball
• singularity
• crackpot
• oddball
• miscreation
• maverick
• crank
• character
• nonconformist
• oddity
• crackbrain
• curiosity
• individualist
• kook
• nut

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• normal
• average
• standard
• sample
• specimen
• norm
• par
• usual
• commonplace

2

as in exception

something that is different from what is ordinary or expected

let the vet know if you notice any abnormalities in your pet's behavior

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anomaly
• exception
• rarity
• aberration
• variation
• difference
• phenomenon
• oddity
• singularity
• peculiarity
• distortion
• accident
• quirk
• mutation
• inconsistency
• disparity
• oddment
• error
• mistake
• vagary
• paradox
• inconsistence
• contradiction
• curiosity
• bizarrerie
• kink

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ordinary
• usual
• norm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abnormality

Eirian Powell, the neonatal manager, had analyzed Letby’s shifts, in addition to multiple factors that could have contributed to each death, including congenital abnormalities and failures with transportation between hospitals. — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

West alleges Gilkar and Ahmed asked her to terminate the pregnancy under a provision in their surrogacy agreement covering serious fetal abnormalities. — Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr , Shannon Bream , Bill Mears, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Although Verticillium wilt symptoms differ among hosts, abnormalities like leaf yellowing (chlorosis) or browning, wilting, and branch dieback raise suspicion of infection across the board. — Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

Those with anatomic pulmonary abnormalities or neuromuscular disorders. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 2 Sep. 2026