# weirdness

/ˈwɪɹdnəs/ (US) · /wˈiədnəs/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/weirdness
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The sudden silence in the room was a bit of a weirdness.
- The entire experience was filled with a strange weirdness that made it hard to tell what was real and what wasn't.
- 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.

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