uncommon
/ʌnˈkɒmən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: uncommoner · uncommonest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Rare; not readily found; unusual.
Adjective
Examples
Bald eagles are an uncommon sighting in this state.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Remarkable; exceptional.
Adjective
Examples
The diamond was of uncommon size
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “uncommon” mean?
Rare; not readily found; unusual.
Is “uncommon” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.