Word
unusual
Phoneticsun·usu·al
US/ənˈjuˌʒuəɫ/
UK/ʌnjˈuːʒuːəl/
Definitions
01rare or different
A2 · Elementary
adj. different from what is common or expected.
adj. not habitual or common; deviating from the standard or expected norm.
日本語:珍しい※
“It is very unusual to have snow in this part of the country during May.”
“The researchers noted an unusual spike in data, suggesting that the previous assumptions about the local climate were incomplete.”
Synonyms
02strange or curious
B1 · Intermediate
adj. strange in a way that is interesting or surprising.
adj. remarkable or peculiar in a manner that attracts attention or curiosity.
日本語:変わった※
“She has an unusual hobby of collecting antique typewriter ribbons.”
“The building's unusual architecture, featuring sharp angles and reflective glass, made it a controversial landmark in the historic district.”
03an anomaly
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. something that is not normal or expected.
n. an occurrence or object that is atypical or anomalous.
“The doctor said the test result was an unusual, but nothing to worry about.”
“In a sea of predictable outcomes, this specific failure represents the unusual that requires further investigation by the engineering team.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “unusual” in context.
Etymology
From un- + usual.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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