uncommon

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈkɒmən/
US: /ʌnˈkɑːmən/

  1. Not seen or happening often.

    1. That's an uncommon bird to see around here.
    2. It is quite uncommon to find such old books in excellent condition at this price.

  2. Something special or unusual.

    1. She has uncommon beauty, everyone agrees.
    2. His uncommon ability to stay calm under pressure was his greatest strength.

Synonyms

remarkable unusual extraordinary exceptional rare
uncommon adverb

  1. In an unusual way; not commonly.

    1. He is uncommonly tall, especially for his age.
    2. The flowers bloomed uncommonly early this year due to the mild winter weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "uncommon" in English means: Not seen or happening often., Something special or unusual..

The phonetic transcription of "uncommon" is /ʌnˈkɒmən/ in British English and /ʌnˈkɑːmən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "uncommon": remarkable, unusual, extraordinary, exceptional, rare.

Example usage of "uncommon": "That's an uncommon bird to see around here.". More examples on the page.