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weird feeling
peculiar feeling
unusual feeling
odd feeling
strange feeling
bizarre feeling
weird noises
mysterious noises
creepy noises
strange noises
bizarre noises
obscure noises
a weird look
an awkward look
a confused look
an uneasy look
an unfamiliar look

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How is the word weird distinct from other similar adjectives?

The words eerie and uncanny are common synonyms of weird. While all three words mean "mysteriously strange or fantastic," weird may imply an unearthly or supernatural strangeness or it may stress peculiarity or oddness.

weird creatures from another world

When would eerie be a good substitute for weird?

While in some cases nearly identical to weird, eerie suggests an uneasy or fearful consciousness that mysterious and malign powers are at work.

an eerie calm preceded the bombing raid

When might uncanny be a better fit than weird?

The meanings of uncanny and weird largely overlap; however, uncanny implies disquieting strangeness or mysteriousness.

an uncanny resemblance between total strangers

Examples of weird in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Buying candy is weird, and planning the amount of candy is weird, but that’s the work. Nathan Pugh, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024 Avs overcome weird officiating, two-goal deficit against Ducks to claim first victory But what will the Avs do when all of these wings are ready to return? Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2024 Things got a little weird when the time came to induct Foreigner. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024 The Eighties Euro-glitz pop duo are enjoying the year’s weirdest revival, thanks to Ryan Murphy. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for weird 

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“Weird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weird. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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