Synonyms of unusual

unusual

adjective

ˌən-ˈyü-zhə-wəl 

1

as in uncommon

noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced

we found some unusual shells by the high-tide mark while combing the beach

Synonyms & Similar Words

• uncommon
• strange
• funny
• weird
• rare
• extraordinary
• peculiar
• odd
• curious
• unique
• bizarre
• offbeat
• special
• out-of-the-way
• singular
• unaccustomed
• abnormal
• eccentric
• uncustomary
• remarkable
• exceptional
• atypical
• outlandish
• queer
• noticeable
• oddball
• outré
• noteworthy
• notable
• aberrant
• way-out
• particular
• far-out
• newsworthy
• kooky
• kookie
• irregular

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• common
• ordinary
• usual
• plain
• normal
• typical
• familiar
• unexceptional
• regular
• predictable
• expected

2

as in extraordinary

being out of the ordinary

the famously arrogant actor accepted his award with unusual grace and humility

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Examples of unusual in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fuel tanker explosions are not unusual in Africa’s most populous country, where oil supplies are frequently dispatched by road. —Nimi Princewill, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024

The unusual event hosted by Trump in one of the most crucial swing states was intended to be a back-and-forth with voters. —Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024

Jim Watson | Afp | Getty Images Kamala Harris mocked Donald Trump’s behavior at an unusual campaign event, where the GOP presidential nominee cut short a question-and-answer session to listen to music with the crowd for nearly 40 minutes. —Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2024

Visitors are said to have experienced chilling, tingling touches, unusual shadows, and whispers throughout their stay. —Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2024