eccentric

adjective
UK: /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
US: /ekˈsentrɪk/

  1. Strange or unusual in behavior; departing from norms.

    1. My aunt is a bit eccentric but kind.
    2. The artist's eccentric style made him famous across the country.

Synonyms

unconventional odd peculiar strange bizarre weird unusual quirky
eccentric noun

  1. A person with unconventional and slightly strange views or behaviour.

    1. He's an eccentric who lives alone.
    2. The local eccentrics often gather in the town square to discuss unusual theories.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "eccentric" is /ɪkˈsentrɪk/ in British English and /ekˈsentrɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "eccentric": unconventional, odd, peculiar, strange, bizarre, weird, unusual, quirky.

Example usage of "eccentric": "My aunt is a bit eccentric but kind.". More examples on the page.