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(adj)
Differing from what is usual, ordinary or expected.
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Not normal; odd, unusual, surprising, out of the ordinary, often with a negative connotation.
Rare; not readily found; unusual.
Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.
Having an unusually strange character or behaviour.
Not used to an event or thing, not accustomed.
Inspiring fear, especially in a mysterious or shadowy way; strange, weird.
(slang) Odd; bizarre; unusual.
(not comparable) Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
Alternative spelling of eerie. [Inspiring fear, especially in a mysterious or shadowy way; strange, weird.]
Foreign, especially in an exciting way.
Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal, especially in a hideous way.
Being only one of a larger population; single, individual.
Not the same; exhibiting a difference.
Pleasingly unusual; especially, having old-fashioned charm.
Very excited or enthusiastic.
See other (determiner) below.
Of or pertaining to fantasy.
Wonderful; marvelous; excellent; extraordinarily good or great (used especially as an intensifier).
Amusing; humorous; comical.
Playful, funny, absurd.
Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.
(colloquial, sometimes derogatory) Non-heterosexual or non-cisgender: homosexual, bisexual, asexual, transgender, etc.
Resembling or tasting of rum.
(UK, informal, dated) Strange, peculiar.
Remote or secluded.
Not ordinary; exceptional; unusual.
Not conforming to the normal type.
not typical, atypical, unusual
Not adhering to custom, convention, or accepted standards.
Not traditional; departing from tradition.
Differing from the norm.
Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type.
Deviating from the normal; marked by incongruity or contradiction; aberrant or abnormal.
Nonstandard; not conforming to rules or expectations.
Strangely unconventional; highly unusual and different from common experience, often in an extravagant, fantastic, and/or conspicuous way.
Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.
Not likely; improbable; not to be reasonably expected.
Characterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standard.
Strange, and mysteriously unsettling (as if supernatural); weird.
Never before seen, done, or experienced; without precedent.
Strange, weird, unexpected.
Strange, not familiar.
Incorrect or untrue.
Unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous.
Distrustful or tending to suspect.
Alternative form of nonstandard. [Not standard.]
(chiefly of resources, such as food) Uncommon, rare; difficult to find; insufficient to meet a demand.
Very uncommon; scarce.
Not essential or intrinsic.
Causing surprise.
Out of character; behavior that is unusual for a given person or thing.
Not frequent; not happening frequently.
(adv)
Not occurring at a regular interval; seldom; not often.
Not heard.
Not natural.
Not published.
Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
Causing wonder and amazement; very surprising.
Causing astonishment.
Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.
Occurring once, independent of any pattern; one-time.
Small in size.
Specific; discrete; concrete.
Excessive; unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude.
Explicit or definite.
Exceptionally good; distinguished from others by its superiority.
Done or occurring often; common.
Firmly held together; compact; not loose or open.
Morally wrong or evil; wicked; perverted.
Not dense; meager; scanty
Most commonly occurring; typical.
Usual, healthy; not sick or ill or unlike oneself.
Of or relating to a habit; established as a habit; performed over and over again; recurrent, recurring.
Original, especially in an interesting way; new and striking; not of the typical or ordinary type.
Worthy of remark; notable; interesting.
Deserving attention; notable; worthy of notice.
Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.
Alternative spelling of nosy. [Prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle.]
(not comparable) Newly created.
Lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction.
Occurring or happening regularly or frequently; usual.
In accordance with, or established by, custom or common usage.
(law, of a judge) Having regular jurisdiction; now only used in certain phrases.
(chiefly US) Having the expected characteristics or appearances; normal, ordinary, standard.
Not belonging to the same country, land, or government, or to the citizens or subjects thereof; foreign.
(n)
A surname.
Distinguishing, used to or enabling the distinguishing of some thing.
Given to quirks or idiosyncrasies; strange in a somewhat silly, awkward manner, potentially cute.
(of a person) Deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly or differently; unconventional and slightly strange.
(by extension) Greatly different from common experience; bizarre, outrageous, strange.
Strange, unusual, abnormal or bizarre.
Unusual; unconventional; not ordinary.
Causing a desire to know more; mysterious.
Unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.
Not ordinary.
Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.
Not similar or congruent; not matching or fitting in.
Peculiar to a specific individual; eccentric.