strangeness

noun

strange·​ness ˈstrānj-nəs How to pronounce strangeness (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being strange
2
: the flavor characterizing a strange quark

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The sentences do not show themselves off, are not self-conscious of their strangeness. Book Marks august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025 That moment, too, capitalizes on Tillman’s ability to radiate intimidation by way of an otherworldly strangeness, a quality that feels exciting in its sheer potential and, in this moment, award-worthy in its own right. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2025 If the self-help cant of the title seems to glitch or stutter, the book’s contents shimmer with the same strangeness. Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025 While her mother is trying to protect her from social embarrassment, Sasha sees no shame in her brother’s strangeness. Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strangeness

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of strangeness was in the 14th century

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“Strangeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strangeness. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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