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View usage for: (ʌnkɒmən) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If you describe something as uncommon, you mean that it does not happen often or is not often seen. Cancer of the breast in young women is uncommon. A 15-year lifespan is not uncommon for a dog. Synonyms: rare, unusual, odd, novel More Synonyms of uncommon 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe a quality, usually a good quality, as uncommon, you mean that it is unusually great in degree or amount. [literary] Both are blessed with an uncommon ability to fix things. She read Cecelia's last letter with uncommon interest. Synonyms: extraordinary, rare, remarkable, special More Synonyms of uncommon uncommonly adverb [usually ADVERB adjective/adverb] Mary was uncommonly good at tennis. Synonyms: rarely, occasionally, seldom, not often More Synonyms of uncommon Synonyms: exceptionally, very, extremely, remarkably More Synonyms of uncommon uncommon in British English (ʌnˈkɒmən) adjective1. outside or beyond normal experience, conditions, etc; unusual 2. in excess of what is normal an uncommon liking for honey adverb3. an archaic word for uncommonly (sense 2) Derived forms uncommonness (unˈcommonness) noun uncommon in American English (ʌnˈkɑmən) adjective1. rare; not common or usual 2. strange; remarkable; extraordinary Derived forms uncommonly (unˈcommonly) adverb uncommonness (unˈcommonness) noun Examples of 'uncommon' in a sentenceuncommon In other languagesuncommon British English: uncommon ADJECTIVE If you describe something as uncommon, you mean that it does not happen often or is not often seen. This type of cancer in young women is uncommon. - American English: uncommon
- Brazilian Portuguese: incomum
- Chinese: 不常发生的
- European Spanish: poco común
- French: rare
- German: ungewöhnlich
- Italian: raro
- Japanese: 珍しい
- Korean: 보기 드문
- European Portuguese: incomum
- Latin American Spanish: poco común
Chinese translation of 'uncommon'Definition not happening or encountered often Certain types of flu are uncommon. Synonyms Opposites common , regular , usual , familiar , routine , frequentDefinition in excess of what is normal Both are blessed with an uncommon ability to fix things. Synonyms rare inimitable incomparable Opposites average , ordinary , everyday , commonplace , mundane , banal , run-of-the-mill , humdrum Additional synonymsDefinition odd or unusual, esp. in an interesting or amusing way That book you lent me is really bizarre. Synonyms strange, odd, unusual, out there (slang), extraordinary, fantastic, curious, weird, way-out (informal), peculiar, eccentric, abnormal, ludicrous, queer (archaic), irregular, rum (British, slang), uncommon, singular, grotesque, perplexing, uncanny, mystifying, off-the-wall (slang), outlandish, comical, oddball (informal), off the rails, zany, unaccountable, off-beat, left-field (informal), freakish, wacky (informal), wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, cockamamie (slang, US), daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition unusual or peculiar A lot of curious things have happened here in the past few weeks. Synonyms strange, unusual, bizarre, odd, novel, wonderful, rare, unique, extraordinary, puzzling, unexpected, exotic, mysterious, marvellous, peculiar, queer (informal), rum (British, slang), singular, unconventional, quaint, unorthodoxDefinition easily recognizable the distinctive odour of chlorine Synonyms characteristic, special, individual, specific, unique, typical, extraordinary, distinguishing, signature, peculiar, singular, idiosyncraticAdditional synonymsDefinition forming an exception The courts hold that this case is exceptional. Synonyms unusual, special, odd, strange, rare, extraordinary, unprecedented, peculiar, abnormal, irregular, uncommon, inconsistent, singular, deviant (old-fashioned), anomalous, atypical, aberrantDefinition scarce Eco-friendly options were few and far between. Synonyms scarce, rare, unusual, scattered, irregular, uncommon, in short supply, hard to come by, infrequent, thin on the ground, widely spaced, seldom met with Definition not happening often She was paying one of her infrequent visits to London. Synonyms occasional, rare, uncommon, unusual, sporadic, few and far between, once in a blue moon Definition worthy of being noted The most notable architectural feature of the town is its castle. Synonyms remarkable, marked, striking, unusual, extraordinary, outstanding, evident, pronounced, memorable, noticeable, uncommon, conspicuous, salient, noteworthyDefinition worth noting None of these buildings are noteworthy for their architecture. Synonyms remarkable, interesting, important, significant, extraordinary, outstanding, exceptional, notableDefinition fresh, new, or original Clubs are always looking at novel ways to raise cash. Synonyms new, different, original, fresh, unusual, innovative, uncommon, singular, ground-breaking, left-field (informal), strange, rare, unfamiliarDefinition unusual or peculiar Something odd began to happen. Synonyms unusual, different, strange, rare, funny (slang), extraordinary, remarkable, bizarre, fantastic, curious, weird, exceptional, peculiar, abnormal, queer, irregular, uncommon, singular, uncanny, outlandish, out of the ordinary, freakish, atypical, freaky (slang) Definition unusual Have you noticed anything out of the ordinary about him? Synonyms unusual, different, odd, important, special, striking, surprising, significant, strange, exciting, rare, impressive, extraordinary, outstanding, remarkable, bizarre, distinguished, unexpected, curious, exceptional, notable, unfamiliar, abnormal, queer (archaic), uncommon, singular, unconventional, noteworthy, atypicalDefinition very good an outstanding tennis player Synonyms excellent, good, great (informal), important, special, fine, noted, champion, celebrated, brilliant, impressive, superb, distinguished, well-known, prominent, superior, first-class, exceptional, notable, world-class, exquisite, admirable, eminent, exemplary, first-rate, stellar (informal), superlative, top-notch (informal), mean (slang), sick (slang), pre-eminent, meritorious, estimable, tiptop, A1 or A-one (informal), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) Definition strange or odd She has a very peculiar sense of humour. Synonyms odd, strange, unusual, bizarre, funny, out-there (slang), extraordinary, curious, weird, exceptional, eccentric, abnormal, out-of-the-way, queer (archaic), uncommon, singular, unconventional, far-out (slang), quaint, off-the-wall (slang), outlandish, offbeat, freakish, wacky (informal), wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Additional synonymsDefinition dubious If you ask me, there's something queer going on. Synonyms strange, odd, funny, unusual, extraordinary, remarkable, curious, weird, peculiar, abnormal, rum (British, slang), uncommon, erratic, singular, eerie, unnatural, unconventional, uncanny, disquieting, unorthodox, outlandish, left-field (informal), anomalous, droll, atypical, outréDefinition striking or extraordinary He was a remarkable man. Synonyms extraordinary, striking, outstanding, famous, odd, strange, wonderful, signal, rare, unusual, impressive, surprising, distinguished, prominent, notable, phenomenal, uncommon, conspicuous, singular, miraculous, noteworthy, pre-eminentDefinition not common I'm unemployed, so luxuries are scarce. Synonyms rare, few, unusual, uncommon, few and far between, infrequent, thin on the ground, seldom met with Definition unusual He was without doubt a singular character. Synonyms unusual, odd, strange, extraordinary, puzzling, curious, peculiar, eccentric, out-of-the-way, queer (archaic), oddball (informal), atypical, wacko (slang, old-fashioned), outré, out there (slang), daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition remarkable a smile of singular sweetness Synonyms remarkable, unique, extraordinary, outstanding, exceptional, rare, notable, eminent, uncommon, conspicuous, prodigious, unparalleled, noteworthyDefinition not usual I usually reserve these outfits for special occasions. Synonyms exceptional, important, significant, particular, unique, unusual, extraordinary, distinguished, memorable, gala, festive, uncommon, momentous, out of the ordinary, one in a million, red-letter, especial (formal) Definition odd or unexpected There was something strange about the flickering blue light. Synonyms odd, unusual, curious, weird, wonderful, rare, funny, extraordinary, remarkable, bizarre, fantastic, astonishing, marvellous, exceptional, peculiar, eccentric, abnormal, out-of-the-way, queer (archaic), irregular, rum (British, archaic), uncommon, singular, perplexing, uncanny, mystifying, unheard-of, off-the-wall (slang), oddball (informal), unaccountable, left-field (informal), outré, curiouser and curiouser, out there (slang), daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal) Definition of very high quality or respectability He's got a superior car, and it's easy to win races that way. Synonyms first-class, excellent, first-rate, good, fine, choice, exclusive, distinguished, exceptional, world-class, good quality, admirable, high-class, high-calibre, de luxe, of the first order, sick (slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal) Definition not known She grew many plants that were unfamiliar to me. Synonyms strange, new, unknown, different, novel, unusual, curious, alien, out-of-the-way, uncommon, little known, unaccustomed, beyond your ken Definition not equalled His book was an unparalleled success. Synonyms unequalled, exceptional, unprecedented, rare, unique, singular, consummate, superlative, unrivalled, incomparable, unmatched, peerless, unsurpassed, matchless, beyond compare, without equal Additional synonymsThe scheme has been hailed as an unprecedented success. Synonyms extraordinary, amazing, remarkable, outstanding, fantastic (informal), marvellous, exceptional, phenomenal, uncommonDefinition uncommon or extraordinary rare and unusual plants Synonyms rare, odd, strange, extraordinary, different, surprising, novel, bizarre, unexpected, curious, weird (informal), unfamiliar, abnormal, queer (archaic), phenomenal, uncommon, out of the ordinary, left-field (informal), unwonted |