ABNORMAL Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

abnormal

adjective

(ˌ)ab-ˈnȯr-məl

Definition of abnormal

as in unusual

being out of the ordinary a completely abnormal school day, because half of the kids were out sick

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as in unnatural

departing from some accepted standard of what is normal noticed his abnormal breathing and took him to the emergency room

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Recent Examples of abnormal Not everyone who had the abnormal measurement experiences a cardiac event. — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Synthetic foldamers offer larger surfaces that can engage these difficult targets and disrupt the abnormal protein interactions that lead to toxic aggregation. — Sunil Kumar, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 Follow-up care at the now-familiar UCSF confirmed severe precancerous dysplasia, or abnormal cells that, if left untreated, could develop into cancer. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Now, a new study published July 28 in the journal Women’s Health suggests abnormal blood sugar is becoming significantly more common among menopausal women — and a substantial share most likely did not know it. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for abnormal

Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal

Adjective

The conflict played out under the watchful eye of Johnson’s senior adviser, Jason Lee — an unusual involvement for a high-ranking mayoral staffer, given that the $8 million grant is administered by a separate department.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Guerrero’s struggles have been particularly noticeable, creating an unusual disconnect between his superstar status and his production.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of unusual

Adjective

When channels are created with unsuitable blades, angles, or placement, transplanted hair may grow in an unnatural direction or produce an overly uniform appearance.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
But the internet is fake, and people communicate to one another there in a way that is wholly unnatural.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of unnatural

Adjective

Six hundred pieces from this extraordinary private collection are featured in an oversized coffee table book, My Time - Blu blu l’amore è blu, published by Christie’s auction house.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Bringing home a massive 75-inch Sony Bravia display panel with Sony Pictures Core high-bitrate streaming credits and dedicated PS5 gaming auto-calibration for under $900 is an extraordinary value.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of extraordinary

Adjective

Their goal was to test the leading theory, first put forward in the 1980s, that turbulence — the irregular motion of air currents in the atmosphere — caused shadow bands.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
The study also linked heavier non-schoolwork screen use to irregular sleep routines, weight concerns and weaker peer support.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of irregular

Adjective

This unique account type has a variable rate that will be more responsive to market conditions, unlike the CD which will hold until the maturity date arrives.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Ganos said the 97 carts are also unique because of their perfect condition, that much like comic books or sports cards, often sell higher.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of unique

Adjective

These falcons and other birds of prey were once rare in the region, with their population even reaching zero at one point.

— Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Although postpartum psychosis is rare, Leistikow said, families can take steps to prepare, particularly if the mother has a history of mental illness.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of rare

Adjective

Performance reviews under the CZMA are not uncommon — most states are subject to a routine review every five to 10 years — but what’s unusual in this case is that California had just undergone a review during the Biden administration.

— Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
But nobody can prove how uncommon, because the ones that arrive with a gag order never appear in anybody’s count.

— Michael Leone, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026