English · Adjectives
unusual
/ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.əl/
[/ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.əl/]
uncommon, strange
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Different from what is normal or expected.
Example
It was unusual for him to be late, so we began to worry.
It was unusual for him to be late, so we began to worry.
Etymology
From 'un-' plus 'usual' (Latin 'usualis', customary).
How & Where It’s Used
Marks something out of the ordinary.