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weirdness

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈwɪɹdnəs// UK //wˈiədnəs// weird·ness

n. the quality of being strange, unusual, or difficult to understand. You use this to describe something that feels out of place or different from what you expect.

n. the quality of being strange, unusual, or difficult to explain. Often used to describe a situation or person that deviates from social norms or expectations.


SIMPLE

The sudden silence in the room was a bit of a weirdness.

CONTEXTUAL

The entire experience was filled with a strange weirdness that made it hard to tell what was real and what wasn't.

COMPLEX

The film's success lies in its ability to balance the inherent weirdness of the plot with a grounded, emotional core that resonates with the audience.

Synonyms
Origin

From weird + -ness.

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