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 This finding hints at potential applications in neurodevelopmental conditions that involve abnormal connectivity, such as schizophrenia, but also those involving memory impairment, such as dementia. — Simon Makin, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026 Ongoing studies, including one that has a study site at UT Health San Antonio, follow current or former players throughout their life to see if there are any abnormal changes to the body or brain over the years. — News Editor, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 That preference held even among people who received abnormal results. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Shut off the water supply and inspect the hoses located behind the washing machine for moisture, cracks, bulges, and abnormal kinks. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abnormal

Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnormal

Adjective

The Wiles interviews stuck out for their candor, which is unusual for a sitting White House chief of staff.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Claude can also flag unusual transactions, duplicate charges, unexpected fees and bills that have gradually increased.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of unusual

Adjective

Some movements feel unnatural, facial expressions are exaggerated, and small details occasionally fall into the uncanny valley or break rules of logical consistency.

— Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
But closer examination reveals that OpenAI’s proof builds its unnatural force in a totally distinct way.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of unnatural

Adjective

The extraordinary beginnings of Stallone’s breakout film were explained in a New York Times interview soon after Rocky‘s release.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
Given the extraordinary circumstances around this review, going anywhere else for photos felt almost dishonest.

— Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of extraordinary

Adjective

In addition to low blood oxygen levels and low blood pressure, a pulmonary embolism can affect the heart, causing a fast or irregular heart rate, right-sided heart failure or sudden cardiac arrest.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Phobos landing plans Phobos stretches about 14 miles across and has an irregular, potato-like shape.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of irregular

Adjective

Preservation had traditionally focused only on exceptional buildings, and protected them by more or less freezing them in place.

— Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Proton offers exceptional cybersecurity (partially because it’s based in Switzerland, which has very strict data-protection laws).

— Oscar Hartzog, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of exceptional

Adjective

This mix between college town, nature oasis and state capital gives Madison a unique flare, pairing beloved nightlife spaces with a growing trail network.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
The state must show compassion for the unique geography of our neighborhood.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of unique

Adjective

The rising cost of veterinary care is pushing more Americans to buy pet insurance, as advances in animal medicine give owners access to treatments that were uncommon or unavailable a decade ago.

— Reuters, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026
However, what Patterson says was once uncommon has become a regular occurrence when the Idaho pediatrician is working in a newborn nursery in the southwest region of the state.

— Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026