unusual
Translation
unusual, uncommon, strange, remarkable
Examples
It's unusual for him to be late.
It's unusual for him to be late.
She has a very unusual name.
She has a very unusual name.
Grammar Patterns
an unusual ((noun)) This is an unusual situation.
It is unusual for ((sb.)) to ((do sth.)) It is unusual for him to be angry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uncommon, strange, rare; Antonyms: common, normal, usual
Etymology
From the prefix "un-" (not) and the adjective "usual".
Memory Tips
Remember it as "not usual".