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unusual Synonyms

Another word for unusual

Choosing another word for unusual depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not habitually or commonly occurring or done; out of the ordinary.

Usage Example

"It is uncommon for the region to experience such heavy snowfall in late spring."

Strongest
uncommon
rare
Strong
atypical
unconventional
infrequent
peculiar
strange
odd

• adjective (Context 2)

Remarkable or interesting because of being different from others; exceptional.

Usage Example

"The young pianist displayed an exceptional talent for improvising complex melodies."

Strongest
exceptional
remarkable
Strong
extraordinary
distinctive
singular
notable
special

Opposites of unusual

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

usual
common
unremarkable
average
ordinary
commonplace
normal
mediocre
See all opposites of unusual

• Nearby Words

unusably
unused
unuseful
unusual
unusually
unusualness
unutilized

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