uncommon
Americanadjective
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not common; unusual; rare.
an uncommon word.
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unusual in amount or degree; above the ordinary.
an uncommon amount of mail.
- Synonyms:
- extraordinary
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exceptional; remarkable.
- Synonyms:
- outstanding
adjective
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outside or beyond normal experience, conditions, etc; unusual
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in excess of what is normal
an uncommon liking for honey
adverb
Other Word Forms
- uncommonness noun
Etymology
Origin of uncommon
Example Sentences
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The classification of these side effects as "uncommon" for Restless Legs Syndrome was correct, it added.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
It’s not uncommon that networks won’t pick up a pilot for a full-season order, even after the pilot has been completed.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
Riverside County is home to a large wild donkey population, and it’s not uncommon for the animals to be accidentally injured in car accidents or run-ins with fences.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
By combining detailed physical modeling with time-based simulation, the researchers achieved something uncommon.
From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026
It is surely easier to give an uncommon phrase a new meaning than a common phrase.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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