Word forms: comparative stranger, superlative strangest
1. adjective
Something that is strange is unusual or unexpected, and makes you feel slightly nervous or afraid.
Then a strange thing happened.
There was something strange about the flickering blue light.
It's strange how things turn out.
Synonyms: odd, unusual, curious, weird More Synonyms of strange
strangelyadverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective]
She noticed he was acting strangely.
America has no shortage of strangely named clubs.
The hut suddenly seemed strangely silent.
strangenessuncountable noun
...the breathy strangeness of the music. [+ of]
Synonyms: oddity, abnormality, peculiarity, weirdness More Synonyms of strange
2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
A strange place is one that you have never been to before. A strange person is someone that you have never met before.
I ended up alone in a strange city.
She was faced with a new job, in unfamiliar surroundings with strange people.
Synonyms: unfamiliar, new, unknown, foreign More Synonyms of strange
3. graded adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If you feel strange, you have an unpleasant or uncomfortable feeling, either physical or emotional.
I felt all dizzy and strange.
Synonyms: unwell, ill, sick, poorly [informal] More Synonyms of strange
4. See also stranger
More Synonyms of strange
strange in British English
(streɪndʒ)
adjective
1.
odd, unusual, or extraordinary in appearance, effect, manner, etc; peculiar
2.
not known, seen, or experienced before; unfamiliar
a strange land
3.
not easily explained
a strange phenomenon
4. (usually foll by to)
inexperienced (in) or unaccustomed (to)
strange to a task
5.
not of one's own kind, locality, etc; alien; foreign
6.
shy; distant; reserved
7. strange to say
8. physics
a.
denoting a particular flavour of quark
b.
denoting or relating to a hypothetical form of matter composed of such quarks
strange matter
a strange star
adverb
9. not standard
in a strange manner
Derived forms
strangely (ˈstrangely)
adverb
Word origin
C13: from Old French estrange, from Latin extrāneus foreign; see extraneous
strange in American English
(streɪndʒ)
adjectiveWord forms: ˈstranger or ˈstrangest
1.
of another place or locality; foreign; alien
2.
not previously known, seen, heard, or experienced; unfamiliar
3.
quite unusual or uncommon; extraordinary
4.
queer; peculiar; odd
5. Archaic
reserved, distant, or cold in manner
6.
lacking experience; unaccustomed
strange to the job
adverbWord forms: ˈstranger or ˈstrangest
7.
in a strange manner
SYNONYMY NOTE: strange, the term of broadest application here, refers to that which is unfamiliar, as becauseof being uncommon, unknown, new, etc. [a strange voice, idea, device, etc.]; peculiar applies either to that which puzzles or to that which has unique qualities [a peculiar smell, pattern, etc.]; odd suggests that which differs from the ordinary or conventional, sometimes to the pointof being bizarre [odd behavior]; UNRESOLVED CROSS REF emphasizes an element of eccentricity, abnormality, or suspicion [a queer facial expression]; quaint suggests an oddness, esp. an antique quality, that is pleasing or appealing [a quaint costume]; outlandish suggests an oddness that is decidedly, often outrageously, fantastic or bizarre [outlandish customs]
OPPOSITES: familiar, ordinary
Derived forms
strangely (ˈstrangely)
adverb
Word origin
ME < OFr estrange < L extraneus, extraneous
Examples of 'strange' in a sentence
strange
The atmosphere of the city was strange.
James Fergusson KANDAHAR COCKNEY: A Tale of Two Worlds (2004)
The world is full of strange people.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
To bring it to a halt feels strange.
The Sun (2013)
There is something strange and magical about that time for us at the moment.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This is a rather strange course with strange jockeys riding unfamiliar horses.
The Sun (2012)
The strange thing is that people are just watching it.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
What remains the same is the strange dynamic seen only in banking marriages.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
We were always like an island in a strange place.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
There was something wild and strange about light.
Zindell, David The Broken God (1993)
Their aeroplane smelled new and strange and the ladder still had protective grease on it.
Len Deighton Bomber
That would be a little bit strange.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
There was a strange feeling of spite mingling with the familiar atmosphere of anger now.
Patrick O'Brian Richard Temple
This album has a slightly strange genesis.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It would be really strange to lose confidence after conceding one goal at home all season.
The Sun (2009)
Finding out what to do in a strange city from people in the know is a winner.
The Sun (2013)
The sound the people made was strange.
James Fergusson KANDAHAR COCKNEY: A Tale of Two Worlds (2004)
It feels equally strange and normal to be here.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
At first our new behaviour will seem strange and unfamiliar to us.
Lindenfield, Gael 50 Ways to Become a Self-Confident Woman (1989)
Consider any strange or unusual occurrences that have happened to you which might be a sign you have psychic ability.
The Sun (2009)
Is it a strange alien force?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It is perhaps part and parcel of human nature to wish to experience strange and unusual feelings or changes in mood and perceptions.
McKenzie, James F. & Pinger, Robert R. An Introduction to Community Health (1995)
It's set in this weird pagan village where strange aliens visit.
The Sun (2011)
The fire brigade said: 'It was a strange accident.
The Sun (2013)
He declared: 'It a strange smell.
The Sun (2006)
In other languages
strange
British English: strange /streɪndʒ/ ADJECTIVE
Strange means unusual or unexpected.
I had a strange dream.
American English: strange
Arabic: غَرِيب
Brazilian Portuguese: estranho
Chinese: 奇怪的
Croatian: čudan
Czech: podivný
Danish: mærkelig
Dutch: vreemd
European Spanish: extraño
Finnish: kummallinen
French: étrange
German: seltsam
Greek: αλλόκοτος
Italian: strano
Japanese: 奇妙な
Korean: 이상한
Norwegian: fremmed
Polish: dziwny
European Portuguese: estranho
Romanian: ciudat
Russian: незнакомый
Latin American Spanish: extraño
Swedish: konstig
Thai: แปลก
Turkish: garip
Ukrainian: дивний
Vietnamese: kỳ lạ
All related terms of 'strange'
strange beast
You can use beast to refer to something or someone in a light-hearted way, and to mention that they have a particular quality.
strange dream
A dream is an imaginary series of events that you experience in your mind while you are asleep .
strange noise
Noise is a loud or unpleasant sound.
strange quark
a type of quark with a mass of c. 0.1 to 0.3 GeV/c 2 , a negative charge that is 1 ⁄ 3 the charge of an electron , zero charm , and −1 strangeness
strange sort
If you talk about a particular sort of something, you are talking about a class of things that have particular features in common and that belong to a larger group of related things.
strange sound
A sound is something that you hear.
strange attractor
a type of chaotic dynamical system
strange creature
You can refer to any living thing that is not a plant as a creature , especially when it is of an unknown or unfamiliar kind. People also refer to imaginary animals and beings as creatures .
strange phenomenon
A phenomenon is something that is observed to happen or exist.
strange to say
it is unusual or surprising that
strange coincidence
A coincidence is when two or more similar or related events occur at the same time by chance and without any planning.
Chinese translation of 'strange'
strange
(streɪndʒ)
adj
(= odd) 奇怪的 (qíguài de)
(= unfamiliar)[person, place]陌生的 (mòshēng de)
1 (adjective)
Definition
odd or unexpected
There was something strange about the flickering blue light.
Synonyms
odd
Something odd began to happen.
unusual
rare and unusual plants
curious
A lot of curious things have happened here in the past few weeks.
weird
I had such a weird dream last night.
wonderful
This is a wonderful achievement for one so young.
rare
I think big families are extremely rare nowadays.
funny
There's something funny about that pair.
extraordinary
What an extraordinary thing to happen!
remarkable
He was a remarkable man.
bizarre
That book you lent me is really bizarre.
fantastic
I have a fantastic social life.
astonishing
marvellous
He certainly is a marvellous actor.
exceptional
The courts hold that this case is exceptional.
peculiar
She has a very peculiar sense of humour.
eccentric
an eccentric character who wears a beret and sunglasses
abnormal
a child with an abnormal fear of strangers
out-of-the-way
queer (archaic)
If you ask me, there's something queer going on.
irregular
The minister was accused of irregular business practices.
rum (British, archaic)
It was a rum sort of joke.
uncommon
Certain types of flu are uncommon.
singular
He was without doubt a singular character.
perplexing
uncanny
The hero bears an uncanny resemblance to Kirk Douglas.
mystifying
unheard-of
off-the-wall (slang)
surreal off-the-wall humour
oddball (informal)
unaccountable
left-field (informal)
outré
outré outfits designed by art students
curiouser and curiouser
out there (slang)
daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
his slightly daggy hobby of collecting novelty tea towels
Opposites
usual
,
ordinary
,
common
,
standard
,
regular
,
familiar
,
typical
,
conventional
,
routine
,
well-known
,
accustomed
,
commonplace
,
habitual
,
run-of-the-mill
,
unexceptional
,
bog-standard (British, Irish, slang)
2 (adjective)
I felt strange in his office, realizing how absurd it was.
Synonyms
out of place
I felt out of place in my suit and tie.
lost
uncomfortable
The request for money made them feel uncomfortable.
awkward
There was an awkward moment when people had to decide where to stand.
bewildered
disoriented
ill at ease
He seemed ill at ease in my company.
like a fish out of water
Opposites
at home
,
relaxed
,
comfortable
,
at ease
3 (adjective)
Definition
not known, seen, or experienced before
I ended up alone in a strange city.
Synonyms
unfamiliar
She grew many plants that were unfamiliar to me.
new
I had been in my new job only a few days.
She was still new to the art of bargaining.
unknown
A hundred years ago coronary heart disease was virtually unknown.
foreign
a foreign language
novel
Clubs are always looking at novel ways to raise cash.
alien
His work offers an insight into an alien culture.
exotic
his striking and exotic appearance
untried
a long legal battle through untried areas of law
unexplored
outside your experience
Opposites
familiar
,
accustomed
,
habitual
4 (adjective)
I felt all dizzy and strange.
Synonyms
unwell
He felt unwell as he was being driven back to his office.
ill
He was seriously ill with pneumonia.
sick
She's very sick.
poorly (informal)
I've just phoned Julie and she's still poorly.
funny (informal)
My head ached and my stomach felt funny.
crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
He admitted to feeling a bit crook.
ailing
I stopped working to care for my ailing mother.
queer
queasy
He was prone to sickness and already felt queasy.
out of sorts (informal)
At times, he has seemed lifeless and out of sorts.
dicky (British, informal)
He always has a dicky stomach after eating curry.
off-colour
She felt off-colour but did not have any dramatic symptoms.
under the weather (informal)
I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.
indisposed
The speaker was regrettably indisposed.
green about the gills
not up to snuff (informal)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of abnormal
Definition
differing from the usual or typical
a child with an abnormal fear of strangers
Synonyms
unusual,
different,
odd,
strange,
surprising,
out there (slang),
extraordinary,
remarkable,
bizarre,
unexpected,
curious,
weird,
exceptional,
peculiar,
eccentric,
unfamiliar,
queer,
irregular,
phenomenal,
uncommon,
erratic,
monstrous,
singular,
unnatural,
deviant (old-fashioned),
unconventional,
off-the-wall (slang),
oddball (informal),
out of the ordinary,
left-field (informal),
anomalous,
atypical,
aberrant,
untypical,
wacko (slang, old-fashioned),
outré,
daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
in the sense of ailing
Definition
unwell or unsuccessful over a long period
I stopped working to care for my ailing mother.
Synonyms
ill,
suffering,
poorly (informal),
diseased,
sick,
weak,
crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal),
feeble,
invalid,
debilitated,
sickly,
unwell,
infirm,
off colour,
under the weather (informal),
indisposed
in the sense of alien
His work offers an insight into an alien culture.
Synonyms
strange,
new,
foreign,
novel,
remote,
unknown,
exotic,
unfamiliar,
estranged,
outlandish,
untried,
unexplored,
beyond your ken
Synonyms of 'strange'
strange
Explore 'strange' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of awkward
Definition
embarrassing
There was an awkward moment when people had to decide where to stand.
Synonyms
embarrassing,
difficult,
compromising,
sensitive,
embarrassed,
painful,
distressing,
delicate,
uncomfortable,
tricky,
trying,
humiliating,
unpleasant,
sticky (informal),
troublesome,
perplexing,
disconcerting,
inconvenient,
thorny,
untimely,
ill at ease,
discomfiting,
ticklish,
inopportune,
toe-curling (slang),
barro (Australian, slang),
cringeworthy (British, informal),
cringe-making (British, informal)
in the sense of bizarre
Definition
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)
in the sense of crook
He admitted to feeling a bit crook.
Synonyms
ill,
sick,
poorly (informal),
funny (informal),
weak,
ailing,
queer,
frail,
feeble,
unhealthy,
seedy (informal),
sickly,
unwell,
laid up (informal),
queasy,
infirm,
out of sorts (informal),
dicky (British, informal),
nauseous,
off-colour,
under the weather (informal),
at death's door,
indisposed,
peaky,
on the sick list (informal),
green about the gills
in the sense of curious
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,
unorthodox
in the sense of daggy
Definition
eccentric
his slightly daggy hobby of collecting novelty tea towels
Synonyms
eccentric,
odd,
strange,
bizarre,
weird,
peculiar,
abnormal,
queer (informal),
irregular,
uncommon,
quirky,
out there (slang),
singular,
unconventional,
idiosyncratic,
off-the-wall (slang),
outlandish,
whimsical,
rum (British, slang),
capricious,
anomalous,
freakish,
aberrant,
wacko (slang, old-fashioned),
outré
in the sense of dicky
Definition
shaky or weak
He always has a dicky stomach after eating curry.
Synonyms
weak,
poorly,
dodgy (British, Australian, New Zealand, informal),
queer,
shaky,
unreliable,
sickly,
unsteady,
unsound,
iffy (informal),
fluttery
in the sense of eccentric
Definition
unconventional or odd
an eccentric character who wears a beret and sunglasses
Synonyms
odd,
strange,
bizarre,
weird,
peculiar,
abnormal,
queer (informal),
irregular,
uncommon,
quirky,
out there (slang),
singular,
unconventional,
idiosyncratic,
off-the-wall (slang),
outlandish,
whimsical,
rum (British, slang),
capricious,
anomalous,
freakish,
aberrant,
wacko (slang, old-fashioned),
outré,
daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
in the sense of exceptional
Definition
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,
aberrant
in the sense of exotic
Definition
having a strange allure or beauty
his striking and exotic appearance
Synonyms
unusual,
different,
striking,
strange,
extraordinary,
bizarre,
fascinating,
curious,
mysterious,
colourful,
glamorous,
peculiar,
unfamiliar,
outlandish
in the sense of extraordinary
Definition
very unusual or surprising
What an extraordinary thing to happen!
Synonyms
unusual,
surprising,
odd,
strange,
unique,
remarkable,
bizarre,
curious,
weird,
unprecedented,
peculiar,
unfamiliar,
uncommon,
unheard-of,
unwonted
Additional synonyms
in the sense of fantastic
Definition
excellent
I have a fantastic social life.
Synonyms
wonderful,
great (informal),
excellent,
very good,
mean (slang),
topping (British, slang),
cracking (British, informal),
crucial (slang),
smashing (informal),
superb,
tremendous (informal),
magnificent,
marvellous,
terrific (informal),
sensational (informal),
mega (slang),
awesome (slang),
dope (slang),
sick (slang),
world-class,
first-rate,
def (slang),
brill (informal),
out of this world (informal),
boffo (slang),
the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
bitchin' (US, slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
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)
in the sense of foreign
Definition
of, located in, or coming from another country, area, or people
a foreign language
Synonyms
alien,
overseas,
exotic,
unknown,
outside,
strange,
imported,
borrowed,
remote,
distant,
external,
unfamiliar,
far off,
outlandish,
beyond your ken
in the sense of funny
Definition
peculiar or odd
There's something funny about that pair.
Synonyms
peculiar,
odd,
strange,
unusual,
remarkable,
bizarre,
puzzling,
curious,
weird,
mysterious,
suspicious,
dubious,
queer,
rum (British, slang),
quirky,
perplexing
in the sense of funny
Definition
faint or ill
My head ached and my stomach felt funny.
Synonyms
ill,
poorly (informal),
queasy,
sick,
odd,
crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal),
ailing,
queer,
unhealthy,
seedy (informal),
unwell,
out of sorts (informal),
off-colour (informal),
under the weather (informal)
in the sense of ill
Definition
not in good health
He was seriously ill with pneumonia.
Synonyms
unwell,
sick,
poorly (informal),
diseased,
funny (informal),
weak,
crook (Australian, New Zealand, slang),
ailing,
queer,
frail,
feeble,
unhealthy,
seedy (informal),
sickly,
laid up (informal),
queasy,
infirm,
out of sorts (informal),
dicky (British, informal),
nauseous,
off-colour,
under the weather (informal),
at death's door,
indisposed,
peaky,
on the sick list (informal),
valetudinarian,
green about the gills,
not up to snuff (informal)
in the sense of ill at ease
Definition
unable to relax
He seemed ill at ease in my company.
Synonyms
uncomfortable,
nervous,
tense,
strange,
wired (slang),
disturbed,
anxious,
awkward,
uneasy,
unsettled,
faltering,
unsure,
restless,
out of place,
self-conscious,
hesitant,
disquieted,
edgy,
on edge,
twitchy (informal),
on tenterhooks,
fidgety,
unquiet,
like a fish out of water,
antsy (informal),
unrelaxed,
on pins and needles (informal)
in the sense of indisposed
Definition
sick or ill
The speaker was regrettably indisposed.
Synonyms
ill,
poorly (informal),
sick,
crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal),
ailing,
unwell,
laid up (informal),
under the weather,
confined to bed,
on the sick list (informal)
in the sense of irregular
Definition
not conforming to accepted practice or routine
The minister was accused of irregular business practices.
Synonyms
inappropriate,
unconventional,
improper,
unethical,
odd,
unusual,
extraordinary,
disorderly,
exceptional,
peculiar,
unofficial,
abnormal,
queer,
rum (British, slang),
back-door,
unsuitable,
unorthodox,
out-of-order,
unprofessional,
anomalous
in the sense of marvellous
Definition
excellent or splendid
He certainly is a marvellous actor.
Synonyms
excellent,
great,
mean (slang),
topping (British, slang, old-fashioned),
wonderful,
brilliant,
bad (slang),
cracking (British, informal),
amazing,
crucial (slang),
extraordinary,
remarkable,
smashing (informal, old-fashioned),
superb,
spectacular,
fantastic (informal),
magnificent,
astonishing,
fabulous (informal),
divine (informal),
glorious,
terrific (informal),
splendid,
sensational (informal),
mega (slang),
sovereign (old-fashioned),
awesome (slang),
breathtaking,
phenomenal,
astounding,
singular,
miraculous,
colossal,
super (informal),
wicked (informal),
def (slang),
sick (slang),
prodigious,
wondrous (archaic, literary),
brill (informal),
stupendous,
jaw-dropping,
eye-popping,
bodacious (slang, US),
boffo (slang),
jim-dandy (slang),
chillin' (US, slang),
booshit (Australian, slang),
exo (Australian, slang),
sik (Australian, slang),
mRvLS,
rad (informal),
phat (slang),
schmick (Australian, informal),
beaut (informal),
barrie (Scottish, slang),
belting (British, slang),
pearler (Australian, slang)
in the sense of new
Definition
unknown
I had been in my new job only a few days.She was still new to the art of bargaining.
Synonyms
unfamiliar,
unaccustomed,
strange,
unknown
Additional synonyms
in the sense of novel
Definition
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,
unfamiliar
in the sense of off-colour
Definition
slightly ill
She felt off-colour but did not have any dramatic symptoms.
Synonyms
ill,
poorly (informal),
sick,
funny (informal),
run down,
under par,
queer,
unhealthy,
washed out,
unwell,
queasy,
out of sorts,
under the weather (informal),
off form,
indisposed,
peaky,
not up to par,
green about the gills,
peely-wally (Scottish)
in the sense of off-the-wall
surreal off-the-wall humour
Synonyms
weird,
odd,
strange,
out there (slang),
bizarre,
extraordinary,
fantastic,
astonishing,
curious,
peculiar,
eccentric,
queer,
singular,
far-out (slang),
outlandish,
oddball (informal),
left-field (informal),
freakish,
daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
in the sense of out of sorts
Definition
not in normal good health or temper
At times, he has seemed lifeless and out of sorts.
Synonyms
unwell,
ill,
sick,
poorly (informal),
funny (informal),
crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal),
ailing,
queer,
unhealthy,
seedy (informal),
laid up (informal),
queasy,
infirm,
dicky (British, informal),
off colour,
under the weather (informal),
at death's door,
indisposed,
on the sick list (informal),
not up to par,
valetudinarian,
green about the gills (informal),
not up to snuff (informal)
in the sense of outré
Definition
eccentric and rather shocking
outré outfits designed by art students
Synonyms
eccentric,
odd,
strange,
out there (slang),
bizarre,
fantastic,
weird,
way-out (informal),
peculiar,
queer (informal),
extravagant,
rum (British, slang),
quirky,
singular,
grotesque,
unconventional,
idiosyncratic,
kinky (informal),
off-the-wall (slang),
outlandish,
whimsical,
left-field (informal),
freakish,
freaky (slang),
wacko (slang),
daggy (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
in the sense of peculiar
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)
in the sense of poorly
Definition
rather ill
I've just phoned Julie and she's still poorly.
Synonyms
ill,
sick,
ailing,
unwell,
crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal),
seedy (informal),
below par,
out of sorts,
off colour,
under the weather (informal),
indisposed,
feeling rotten (informal)
in the sense of queasy
Definition
having the feeling that one is about to vomit
He was prone to sickness and already felt queasy.
Synonyms
sick,
ill,
nauseous,
squeamish,
upset,
uncomfortable,
crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal),
queer,
unwell,
giddy,
nauseated,
groggy (informal),
off colour,
bilious,
indisposed,
green about the gills (informal),
sickish
in the sense of queer
Definition
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,
outré
in the sense of rare
Definition
not happening or done very often
I think big families are extremely rare nowadays.
Synonyms
uncommon,
unusual,
exceptional,
out of the ordinary,
few,
strange,
scarce,
singular,
sporadic,
sparse,
infrequent,
thin on the ground,
recherché
Additional synonyms
in the sense of remarkable
Definition
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-eminent
in the sense of rum
Definition
strange or unusual
It was a rum sort of joke.
Synonyms
strange,
odd,
suspect,
funny,
unusual,
curious,
weird,
suspicious,
peculiar,
dodgy (British, Australian, New Zealand, informal),
queer (archaic),
singular (old-fashioned),
shonky (Australian, New Zealand, informal)
in the sense of sick
Definition
physically or mentally unwell
She's very sick.
Synonyms
unwell,
ill,
poorly (informal),
diseased,
weak,
crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal),
under par (informal),
ailing,
feeble,
laid up (informal),
under the weather (informal),
indisposed,
on the sick list (informal)
in the sense of singular
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)
in the sense of uncanny
Definition
beyond what is normal
The hero bears an uncanny resemblance to Kirk Douglas.
Synonyms
extraordinary,
remarkable,
incredible (informal),
unusual,
fantastic,
astonishing,
exceptional,
astounding,
singular,
miraculous,
unheard-of,
prodigious
in the sense of uncomfortable
Definition
causing discomfort or unease
The request for money made them feel uncomfortable.
Synonyms
uneasy,
troubled,
disturbed,
embarrassed,
distressed,
awkward,
out of place,
self-conscious,
disquieted,
ill at ease,
discomfited,
like a fish out of water
in the sense of uncommon
Definition
not happening or encountered often
Certain types of flu are uncommon.
Synonyms
rare,
unusual,
odd,
novel,
strange,
bizarre,
curious,
peculiar,
unfamiliar,
scarce,
queer (archaic),
singular,
few and far between,
out of the ordinary,
infrequent,
thin on the ground
in the sense of under the weather
Definition
feeling slightly ill
I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.
Synonyms
ill,
unwell,
poorly (informal),
sick,
rough (informal),
crook (Australian, New Zealand, informal),
ailing,
not well,
seedy (informal),
below par,
queasy,
out of sorts,
nauseous,
off-colour (British),
indisposed,
peaky,
ropy (British, informal),
wabbit (Scottish, informal)
in the sense of unknown
Definition
not known, understood, or recognized
A hundred years ago coronary heart disease was virtually unknown.