unusual
/ʌnˈjuːʒ(u)əl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: unusuals
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Not usual, out of the ordinary.
Adjective
Examples
Every once in a while, though, Idol comes across an unusual talent who just blows everyone away.
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
Something that is unusual; an anomaly.
Noun
Examples
I should say that it was very unusual for such men to leave a bottle half empty. How do all these unusuals strike you, Watson?
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).
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Common questions
What does “unusual” mean?
Not usual, out of the ordinary.
Is “unusual” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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