untypical

adjective

ˌən-ˈti-pi-kəl How to pronounce untypical (audio)
Definition of untypicalnext
as in abnormal
departing from some accepted standard of what is normal the plant displays some untypical characteristics

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Recent Examples of untypical If the strong cashflow position of the firms at the centre of this bubble is unusual in the context of the Kindleberger framework, two other factors also stand out as untypical. — Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 What to Consider The price is a bit high, but not untypical for a high-quality pair of boots. — Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2023 The psychiatric staff at Children’s is used to treating the Washington region’s most severely affected kids, and these cases were not untypical of those the doctors and nurses on the inpatient unit had been seeing before the pandemic. — Judith Warner, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022 Specialized REITs can invest in casinos and other untypical real-estate properties. — Lori Ioannou, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2021 The Rays, again getting by on their wits and wiggling into playoff contention by winning more with less this season, came out of a pendulous game with a victory in their typically untypical fashion. — Hunter Atkins, Houston Chronicle, 29 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untypical
  1. abnormal
  2. unnatural
  3. unusual
  4. uncommon
  5. atypical
Adjective
  • For the 18-year-old, who was diagnosed with the congenital heart condition Wolff-Parkinson-White at 15 years old, the episode wasn’t abnormal.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 30 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
Definition of abnormal
Adjective
  • This is a standard procedure for unnatural deaths in Jackson County, not necessarily an indication that a crime was committed or is suspected.
    — James Powel, USA Today, 22 July 2026
  • The Victorian era was awash in handwringing about the loss of male vigor (some of which was blamed on the unnatural intellectual pursuits of women).
    — Elizabeth Dray, STAT, 21 July 2026
Definition of unnatural
Adjective
  • Ultimately, both sides are jockeying for power after the war, given the unusual uncertainty brought on by the change in the supreme leadership.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Some reported magnetic order, unusual Hall effects, and efficient spin-charge conversion, while others found no evidence of magnetism in bulk crystals or relaxed thin films.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of unusual
Adjective
  • Severe deficiency is uncommon, but nutrition experts say chronically low intake can signal a dietary gap worth addressing.
    — Lauren Manaker MS, Health, 31 July 2026
  • Cases of rabies in pets, such as horses, dogs and cats, are uncommon because many pet owners vaccinate their animals against rabies, according to the California Department of Public Health.
    — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Definition of uncommon
Adjective
  • And beyond the color treatment, the sneaker also plays with premium materials and textures in a fashion that’s atypical for the 1990 retro shoe.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 July 2026
  • The committee is considering an atypical regulatory pathway, allowing these substances to be compounded rather than going through the full, rigorous FDA approval process.
    — Sony Salzman, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of atypical

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“Untypical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untypical. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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