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unusual

UK
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/
US
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/

Translations

unusualadjective
more unusual
Comp.
most unusual
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/
US
/ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/
The artist's use of colors was quite unusual, making her paintings stand out in the gallery.
L'utilisation des couleurs par l'artiste était assez inhabituelle, ce qui faisait ressortir ses tableaux dans la galerie.
insoliteQuand l'idée de quelque chose d'étonnant ou de singulier est mise en avant.
He has an unusual talent for mimicking animal sounds.
Il a un talent insolite pour imiter les bruits d'animaux.
Additional translations
peu courantS'emploie surtout pour indiquer qu'une chose n'arrive pas souvent.
singulierPlus soutenu; insiste sur le caractère particulier ou hors du commun.
Synonyms
uncommon
rare
atypical
extraordinary
abnormal
peculiar
strange
out of the ordinary
anomalous
exceptional
Antonyms
usual
common
ordinary

Definitions

unusualadjective
Not commonly occurring or done; not typical.
The artist's use of colors was quite unusual, making her paintings stand out in the gallery.
Remarkable or interesting because it is different from what is usual.
He has an unusual talent for mimicking animal sounds.
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