Synonyms of eccentricity

eccentricity

noun

ˌek-(ˌ)sen-ˈtri-sə-tē 

as in characteristic

an odd or peculiar habit

one of the woman's eccentricities was her lifelong habit of reading while soaking in the bathtub for hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• characteristic
• trick
• trait
• idiosyncrasy
• mannerism
• quirk
• singularity
• peculiarity
• individualism
• curiosity
• oddity
• habit
• twist
• tic
• kink
• quip
• affectation
• attribute
• crotchet
• personality
• quiddity
• attitude
• tendency
• erraticism
• character
• property
• pattern
• practice
• weirdness
• abnormality
• addiction
• airs
• neuroticism
• humor
• inclination
• perversion
• penchant
• predilection
• individuality
• custom
• propensity
• temperament
• proclivity
• way
• genius
• predisposition
• identity
• disposition
• partiality
• mark
• nature
• bent
• wont
• turn
• leaning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conformity
• sameness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of eccentricity

Its moribund eccentricities cannot be separated from the tenderness of its story because Rhys and co-writer and composer, Joss Holden-Rea, have taken the time to sculpt characters with interiority that feels invitational. — Zachary Lee, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2026

Joe Griffin’s sound design and Sarah Riffle’s lighting contribute to the ethereal atmosphere, while Jazmin Aurora Medina’s costumes encompass the eccentricities and menace of the strange creatures the children meet on their travels. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Everyone knows the outdated and offensive characterization of a cat lady — a stereotype conjuring images of solitude, eccentricities and probably cartons of ice cream. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

This shimmering, sonorous work, from one of our greatest living directors, moves through the peculiar landscapes of human interaction with certainty, eccentricity and grace, alighting on a generous if rueful conclusion. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026