Describing Uniqueness: English Vocabulary List

contrary to what is accepted as normal

"The silence is unnatural."

"The silence in the forest felt unnatural because there were no birds singing or insects making their usual sounds at all."

not explored or known about

"The place is unfamiliar."

"She felt nervous about traveling to an unfamiliar country where she did not speak the language or know the customs."

different from what is usual or expected

"The test result is abnormal."

"The test results showed abnormal levels of cholesterol in his blood so the doctor advised him to change his diet immediately."

not happening or found often

"This bird is uncommon."

"It is uncommon for someone so young to have such a deep understanding of complex mathematical concepts and theories about the universe."

conforming to what is generally anticipated or considered typical

"He arrived at the usual time."

"He arrived at the usual time but the meeting had already started early so he missed the first ten minutes completely."

(of ideas, opinions, etc.) considered reasonable or agreed by most people

"This is an accepted theory."

"It is an accepted fact that smoking cigarettes is harmful to your health and can cause serious diseases like cancer."