noun
definition
Something that is unusual; an anomaly.
adjective
definition
Not usual, out of the ordinary
example
Every once in a while, though, Idol comes across an unusual talent who just blows everyone away.
synonyms
Examples of unusual in a Sentence
It was unusual having nothing to do.
Well, that's an unusual name.
Talking with Fritz was better than nothing, but this young man had an unusual way of thinking.
Do they have anything unusual, like four moons?
This book is unusual for two reasons.
His words were spoken with an unusual amount of venom.
Felipa didn't seem to notice anything unusual in his attitude, so maybe he had always treated them that way.
The unusual language and repetition made the story seem unreal.
You have such an inquisitive mind, crammed full of unusual facts.
The parking lot was empty, and the only sign of unusual activity was the open gate.
He pushed his way into the small apartment and flung the unusual Miami rain from his clothes.
If not for her unusual power, and his cold magic, she would've considered him crazy.
She couldn't agree with him more, but it was an unusual viewpoint for a man.
Having spent most of his years in battle, he understood when a traditional approach would not work with an unusual opponent.
You're an unusual female.
However unusual their relationship might be, it was perfectly healthy.
They have an unusual tread.
Probably not as unusual as you think.
His power was checked but his unusual presence enough to draw the looks of those around them.
She knew that her going in during the night at an unusual hour would irritate him.
Once again she was struck by the unusual blue of his eyes.
I guessed vaguely from my mother's signs and from the hurrying to and fro in the house that something unusual was about to happen, so I went to the door and waited on the steps.
They're all several hours after the fact and come from an unusual viewpoint; not where there would naturally be someone observing.
Yes, the tips proved accurate an unusual number of times.
Your blood test results were unusual.
There was absolutely nothing that Dean could see to indicate any unusual pattern or unaccounted time.
Neither of us could recall anything unusual.
The eatery also offers many unusual cocktails and a long list of wines and beers, as well as plenty of non-alcoholic beverages.
That's unusual, I know, but we both like it that way.
Their menu offers many antipasti choices, but the entrée options are more limited but unusual.
Fall meals may include such unusual delicacies as lamb neck with corn and chanterelle mushrooms, black cod with clams and black garlic, and leek bread pudding with fennel.
In this eatery, it is not unusual to find chicken souvlaki, hamburgers, moussaka, matzah ball soup, and baked ziti on the same menu.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served; menu items run from the mundane to unusual.
Your eyes... they are so unusual.
Damian felt the unusual urge to look in on her again, to feel her soft skin against him once more and make sure she was safe.
His arm slipped around her waist, drawing her close, and she stared up into those unusual amber eyes.
She gazed out the window as if she hadn't noticed anything unusual.
Dr. Williams said my blood tests were unusual.
It wasn't unusual for him to unwind after a trip by taking a ride and Carmen accepted it with the usual grace.
He's unusual, but you should be safe from him.
He was listening with unusual attentiveness.
He was accompanied by his brother, the Grey God, Darian, whose unusual power bent the air around him in a mix of light and shadows.
The church, which contains numerous interesting monuments, possesses also the unusual feature of an apsidal Decorated chapel.
A series of fresh depositions were sent in against her, and in June 1679 it was decided that she must stand her trial; but she was protected by the king, who in this instance showed unusual chivalry and earned her gratitude.
The swift, unhesitating charge was more than unusual in the wars of the time, and was possible only because of the peculiar earnestness of the men who fought the English war.
Jesus is but a man in whom this reminiscence is unusually strong, and who has consequently attained to unusual spiritual excellence and power.
If it means all experience it assumes the point to be proved; if it means only common experience then it simply asserts that the miracle is unusual - a truism.
He urged the need of adopting a permanent tariff policy, and on Dec. 5 1921 suggested a " flexible tariff " which might provide for the adjustment of rates to meet unusual and changing conditions.
Most unusual, this will make an excellent aperitif, or for general drinking.
However, symptoms sometimes follow unusual exertion or strain, which may be blamed at first.