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unordinary

/ʌnˈɔːr.dəˌnɛr.i/
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Adverb:unordinarily
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1

Not ordinary; out of the commonplace, expected, or customary course of events.

Example

"The novel transforms a seemingly simple family dinner into an unordinary exploration of memory and forgiveness."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'extraordinary' implies something impressively remarkable or exceptional, 'unordinary' is a more neutral or informal alternative simply meaning not ordinary or out of the usual routine, though 'unusual' or 'uncommon' is generally preferred in formal writing.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unordinary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unordinary
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