Synonyms of atypical

atypical

adjective

(ˌ)ā-ˈti-pi-kəl 

1

as in unusual

being out of the ordinary

the postal service delivered the package with atypical speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unusual
• extraordinary
• exceptional
• unique
• abnormal
• rare
• uncommon
• odd
• outstanding
• remarkable
• singular
• anomalous
• exceeding
• aberrant
• peculiar
• incredible
• phenomenal
• noticeable
• unwonted
• uncustomary
• striking
• especial
• freak
• aberrated
• prominent
• notable
• conspicuous
• eccentric
• bizarre
• salient
• extraordinaire
• preternatural
• strange
• deviant
• oddball
• weird
• outlandish
• quaint
• incomprehensible
• inconceivable
• freakish
• unthinkable
• unimaginable
• monstrous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• normal
• typical
• common
• ordinary
• usual
• customary
• unexceptional
• familiar
• unextraordinary
• frequent
• everyday

2

as in abnormal

departing from some accepted standard of what is normal

since that's an atypical response for an infant, you might want to have her hearing tested

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abnormal
• unnatural
• unusual
• irregular
• uncommon
• anomalous
• untypical
• aberrant
• deviant
• extraordinary
• aberrational
• deviate
• odd
• devious
• eccentric
• bizarre
• unconventional
• rare
• weird
• strange
• unrepresentative
• remarkable
• peculiar
• funny
• curious
• idiosyncratic
• quirky
• wacky
• outlandish
• quaint
• unorthodox
• screwy
• freakish
• kinky
• unwonted
• out-of-the-way
• queer
• outré
• preternatural
• uncustomary
• nonconformist
• wild
• way-out
• far-out
• queerish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• typical
• normal
• standard
• regular
• natural
• common
• ordinary
• familiar
• routine
• commonplace
• everyday
• usual
• customary
• unremarkable
• characteristic
• unexceptional
• average
• run-of-the-mill
• representative
• run-of-the-mine
• workaday
• archetypal
• wonted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of atypical

With the team entering a new era with a new coaching staff, Baltimore made some moves that were a bit atypical on roster cutdown day. — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

O’Flynn was still a student at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and had no idea how atypical this approach was for film acting. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

While eschewing any out-of-town tryouts in order to come directly to Broadway is atypical and potentially risky, perhaps producer Mike Bosner is particularly confident because of the A-list creative team behind the show. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026

The cinnamon rolls are a favorite, but the atypical Kouign-amann, which comes baked as a whole cake and is served in slices, might be the menu’s best-kept secret. — Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026