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unusually

/ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/
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Adjective:unusual
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• adverb

1

To a remarkable or uncommon degree; exceptionally or extraordinarily.

Example

"The winters in the northern region have been unusually mild over the past decade."

2

In a way that is not habitual, expected, or commonly done; contrary to what is normal.

Example

"Unusually for a weekday morning, the main commuter train was almost completely empty."

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• Nearby Words

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