Cool MateMeaning of Unusual
different from what is usual or normal
In simple words: Not common or not what you expect.
Unusual in a sentence
- She wore an unusual hat that caught everyone's attention.
- It's unusual to see snow in this region during the summer.
- His behavior at the party was quite unusual for someone so shy.
- The artist used unusual colors in her paintings to express emotions.
- Finding a book this interesting is unusual in my experience.
How to use Unusual
Use 'unusual' to describe something that is different from what is typical. It's suitable for both spoken and written contexts, but may sound less natural in very informal conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'unusual' as 'un-usual' — it’s not usual!
Related words
Synonyms for Unusual
- uncommon
Common mistakes with Unusual
- Confused with 'unusual' vs 'usual'.
- Misuse in negative sentences, like saying 'not unusual' when you mean something is common.
- Using 'unusual' when 'unique' would be more appropriate.
Unusual appears in
Unusual in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
غير عادي
ليس شائعًا أو ليس ما تتوقعه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অস্বাভাবিক
সাধারণ নয় বা যা আশা করা যায় তার থেকে আলাদা।
- GermanDeutsch
Ungewöhnlich
Nicht alltäglich oder nicht das, was man erwartet.
- SpanishEspañol
Inusual
No común o no lo que esperas.
- Persianفارسی
غیرمعمول، عجیب
رایج نیست یا چیزی نیست که انتظارش را داشته باشی.
- FrenchFrançais
Inhabituel
Pas courant ou pas ce à quoi on s'attend.
- Hindiहिन्दी
असामान्य
जो आम न हो या जिसकी उम्मीद न हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Insolito
Non comune o non quello che ti aspetti.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Incomum
Não é comum ou não é o que você espera.
- RussianРусский
Необычный
Нечасто встречающийся или не такой, как ожидалось.
- Urduاردو
غیر معمولی
عام نہیں یا وہ نہیں جو آپ توقع کرتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
不寻常
不常见或出乎意料的。
More words like Unusual
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Unusual
What does Unusual mean?
Not common or not what you expect.
What is the definition of Unusual?
different from what is usual or normal
How do you use Unusual in a sentence?
She wore an unusual hat that caught everyone's attention.
Can you give another example of Unusual?
It's unusual to see snow in this region during the summer.
What are synonyms for Unusual?
Common alternatives include uncommon.
What is the opposite of Unusual?
Opposite meanings include usual, common, ordinary.
What words go with Unusual?
It commonly pairs with appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, for, in, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, for, in.
What are common mistakes when using Unusual?
Confused with 'unusual' vs 'usual'. Misuse in negative sentences, like saying 'not unusual' when you mean something is common. Using 'unusual' when 'unique' would be more appropriate.
How do you pronounce Unusual?
US: /["/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl//ʌnˈjuːʒəl/"]/, UK: /["/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl//ʌnˈjuːʒəl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Unusual?
Use 'unusual' to describe something that is different from what is typical. It's suitable for both spoken and written contexts, but may sound less natural in very informal conversations.
What CEFR level is Unusual?
"Unusual" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.