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uncommon Synonyms

Another word for uncommon

Choosing another word for uncommon depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Out of the ordinary; not occurring, found, or experienced often.

Usage Example

"Snowfall is relatively rare in the coastal regions of the state during early autumn."

Strongest
rare
unusual
infrequent
Strong
scarce
atypical
unfamiliar
unwonted
novel
singular

• adjective (Context 2)

Remarkably great or above the ordinary in degree, quality, or merit.

Usage Example

"The young pianist performed the challenging concerto with extraordinary grace and precision."

Strongest
extraordinary
remarkable
exceptional
Strong
outstanding
notable
special
superior

Opposites of uncommon

The opposite of uncommon shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

common
ordinary
frequent
average
usual
unremarkable
mediocre
commonplace
See all opposites of uncommon

• Nearby Words

uncommented
uncommercial
uncommitted
uncommon
uncommonly
uncommonness
uncommunicable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Uncommon. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/uncommon
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