unusual meaning and definition

UNUSUAL adjective

Definition of unusual (adjective)

1. not usual or common or ordinary
   • "a scene of unusual beauty"; "a man of unusual ability"; "cruel and unusual punishment"; "an unusual meteorite"
   • antonym: usual
2. being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
   • "a strange exaltation that was indefinable"; "a strange fantastical mind"; "what a strange sense of humor she has"
   • synonyms: strange
   • antonym: familiar
3. not commonly encountered
   • "two-career families are no longer unusual"